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Home My Public Portal About201303041 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 4, 2013 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of March 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, Prather, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Absent: Pope A quorum was declared present. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Struemph introduced Mr. David Griffith, Executive Director of the Heart of Missouri Red Cross, who made comments regarding the functions of the agency. Following his remarks and introduction of Red Cross volunteers present at the meeting, he accepted a proclamation from Mayor Struemph declaring March as "American Red Cross Month." City Administrator Nathan Nickolaus gave a Power Point Presentation in honor of Fire Chief Robert Rennick upon his retirement. Following his presentation, Mayor Struemph and Members of the City Council expressed their thanks and best wishes to Chief Rennick, and the Mayor presented Chief Rennick with a proclamation. PUBLIC HEARINGS No public hearings were scheduled for this meeting. 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: 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 4, 2013 a. Parks and Recreation Commission, January 8, 2013 b. Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, January 22, 2013 COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Administration Committee — Councilwoman Carrie Carroll announced that the next meeting would be held Wednesday, March 27, at 8:00 A.M. Finance Committee - Councilman Shawn Schulte announced that next Finance Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 26, at 7:30 A.M. Public Safety Committee — Councilman Bill Luebbert announced that the next meeting will be Thursday, March 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, March 21, at 7:30 A.M. Other Committee and Liaison Reports — Councilman Larry Henry reported results of the February 28 fund raiser event hosted by JCTV and thanked Gloria Enloe for organizing the event, and the community for supporting it. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR The following appointments to City Boards and Commissions were recommended by Mayor Struemph for Council approval: Board / Commission Recommended appointment Expires Status Airport Advisory Committee: Cultural Arts Commission: Library Board: USSJC Submarine Committee: Grant Shorthose Don Govang Bruce Dawson Kathy Penfold Abbey Rimel Melody Green Marti Thruston Mar 2017 Mar 2016 Mar 2016 Mar 2016 Mar 2016 Mar 2016 Mar 2016 Full Full Full Full Full Full Full A motion was made by Councilwoman Carrie Carroll to approve the list as previously corrected, seconded by Councilman Bob Weber, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 4, 2013 Aye: Bray, Carroll, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS There were no presentations made at this time. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF City Administrator Nathan Nickolaus announced that the next Conference Center meeting will be held in Closed Session following the March 18 Regular Council meeting. 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 City Council Meetings: February 14, February 19, February 25, and February 26, 2013 A motion was made by Councilman Larry Henry for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilwoman Carrie Carroll, and approved unanimously. BIDS OVER $50,000 There were no bids over $50,000 presented at this time. BILLS INTRODUCED 2012 -144, sponsored by Councilman Schulte, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO CHARITABLE CORPORATIONS OBTAINING A BUSINESS LICENSE. 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 4, 2013 2012 -145, sponsored by Councilman Schulte, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT WITH LINCOLN UNIVERSITY. Councilman Schulte stated he will be offering a substitute bill at the next meeting which will change the 30 -day notice in the contract back to 90 days. 2012 -146, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH STOCKMAN CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION FOR THE 300 BLOCK WEST ASHLEY STREET (STORMWATER AND SANITARY SEWER) AND 700 BLOCK OF SOUTHWEST BLVD. (STORMWATER) PROJECT. 2012 -147, 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 0.97 ACRES FROM RS -2 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO RA -2 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, FOR LAND ADDRESSED AS 2611 SOUTHRIDGE DRIVE, DESCRIBED AS PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. BILLS PENDING There were no bills pending for consideration. INFORMAL CALENDAR 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 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 4, 2013 ALLOW ELECTIONS IN FEBRUARY AND ALL OTHER DATES ALLOWED IN MISSOURI STATUTES. Councilwoman Carrie Carroll stated she wished to leave this on the Informal Calendar until the March 18 Council meeting. She reported that she and City Counselor Drew Hilpert had met with Cole County Clerk Marvin Register and discussed the issue with him. 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. Councilwoman Carrie Carroll stated she wished to leave this on the Informal Calendar until the March 18 Council meeting. RESOLUTIONS There were no resolutions at this time. SCHEDULED REPORTS There were no reports scheduled for this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS Mr. Lonnie Brandt, Jefferson City Fire Department, made a presentation urging the Council to continue their support the new Fire Station #3 as designed. Mr. Richard Groner made a presentation regarding several properties he owns and his intention to remove the buildings as allowed by the various governmental entities involved. He stated he disagrees with the fee assessed by the City on properties it has deemed as "abandoned," and distributed a diagram showing the properties in question. Following his presentation, he answered questions asked by Council Members. Ms. Stephanie Bell made a presentation urging the Council to continue the summer internship program which has been in place for the past several years, and stated her reasons for believing it beneficial to the City. 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 4, 2013 COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY There were no comments made at this time. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Shawn Schulte stated he had learned today that the control tower at the Jefferson City Memorial Airport is on a list of towers targeted to be closed down by the FAA. He read a Resolution which has been prepared to present to the City's Congressional delegation to urge that our tower be removed from that list. RS2012 -22 — A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE CITY'S SUPPORT FOR THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT, REQUESTING REMOVAL OF THE AIRPORT FROM THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) LIST OF TOWERS TO BE CLOSED, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO COMMUNICATE THIS RESOLUTION TO THE CITY'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION. A motion was made by Councilman Shawn Schulte for adoption of Resolution RS2012- 22, seconded by Councilman Larry Henry, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None Councilman Bob Weber reminded Ward One residents that tomorrow is a primary election in that ward for City Council Member. UNFINISHED BUSINESS City Administrator Nathan Nickolaus distributed documents pertaining to sales tax and budget issues, and asked the Council to let staff know if they have more questions. He stated that Bill Betts would be able to answer any questions they may have about the documents. Mr. Betts did answer a few technical questions about how the data was retrieved. The Council stated they would like more time to review the information, and take it up at the meeting to be held on Monday, March 11, to discuss in more detail. Councilwoman Carrie Carroll commended City staff on their recent efforts following the snow storms in removing snow and accommodating parking needs. 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 4, 2013 APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES A motion was made by Councilman Bob Weber to approve the February 25 and February 26, 2013, Closed Session Minutes as presented, seconded by Councilwoman Carrie Carroll, and approved by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None Abstain: Schulte (absent at Feb. 25 and 26 meetings) 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: a. Personnel [Sec. 610.021(13)] b. Contract Negotiations [Sec. 610.021(12)] A motion was made by Councilman Bob Weber to go into Closed Session for the above - stated topics, seconded by Councilman Ralph Bray, and approved by the following roll -call vote at 7:15 P.M. Aye: Bray, Carroll, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None