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Home My Public Portal About20110321REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 21, 2011 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of March 21, 2011, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor John Landwehr. ROLL CALL The following Council Members were present for the roll call: Present: Harvey, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, and Weber Absent: Carroll, Griffith, and Struemph A quorum was declared present. Mayor John Landwehr asked if anyone present wished to be added to the list of those who would like to make a presentation to the Council tonight, and added those names to the list. The Mayor also indicated that there will be an added Presentation from Invited Guests tonight from the Jefferson City Youth Coalition which was previously postponed on the March 7 agenda. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS There were no miscellaneous items presented at this time. MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED Mayor John Landwehr stated the following minutes have been received and are on file for review in the City Clerk's office: a. Finance Reports for February, 2011 b. Board of Adjustment, February 8, 2011 c. Planning & Zoning Commission, February 10, 2011 d. CAMPO Board of Directors, January 16, 2011 e. Airport Advisory Committee, December 6, 2010 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 21, 2011 2 f. Ad Hoc Sign Review Committee, February 28, 2011 g. Public Safety Committee, February 4, 2011 h. Public Works & Planning Committee, February 4, 2011 Parks and Recreation Commission, February 8, 2011 Mayor Landwehr thanked the volunteers who serve on these Boards and Commissions for their vital contribution to our community. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Administration Committee - Vice -Chair Ron Medin reported that the next meeting will be held Thursday, April 7, at 8:00 A.M. Finance Committee - Councilman Rich Koon announced that the Committee had met on Friday, March 18, immediately following the Brown Bag work session, and gave a status report of the monthly sales tax revenues. Public Safety Committee - Councilman Mike Harvey reported that the next meeting will be held on Friday, April 1, immediately following the Brown Bag work session. Public Works & Planning Committee - Councilman Jim Penfold reported that the next meeting will be held on Thursday, March 24, at 7:30 A.M. Ad Hoc Committees - There were no ad hoc reports made at this time. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF OTHER UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS The following announcements were made: a. Communications Manager Michelle Gleba announced that a City Candidates and Issues forum will be held on Thursday, March 24, from 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers. It is being sponsored by the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce and Rotaract. b. Acting Community Development Director Charles Lansford announced that the Household Hazardous Waste drop -off site will open on March 23, and that information about it can be found on the City's website, or by calling Community Development at 634 -6410. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 21, 2011 3 The following City Board and Commission appointments were recommended by Mayor John Landwehr for Council approval: BOARD NAME EXPIRES STATUS CVB Colleen Taylor Dec 2013 Partial Parks & Recreation Commission Brad Bates May 2011 Partial Mary Heinrichs Trust Board Mark Comley A motion was made by Councilman Ron Medin for approval of the appointments as recommended, seconded by Councilman Bob Scrivner, and approved unanimously. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Ms. Cathy Bordner, Chairwoman of the Historic Preservation Commission, announced that a Historic Preservation Public Forum will be held on Thursday, March 24, from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. in the Boone - Bancroft Room, and invited those who may be also attending the previously announced City Candidate and Issues Forum at the same time to just step across the hall to attend their forum as well. Mr. Adrian Hendricks from Lincoln University, and Ms. Jenny Flatt from the University of Missouri, made a joint presentation regarding the recent establishment of the Jefferson City Youth Coalition in Jefferson City. Following their presentation, they answered questions asked by the Mayor and Council. Mayor Landwehr asked that they come back to the Council periodically to let them know how the JCYC is progressing. The presenters indicated that anyone who has questions about JCYC may call Mr. Hendricks at 681 -5523, or Ms. Flatt at 634 -2824. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS Mr. Brett Courtney, owner of the Tiki Lounge on High Street, made a presentation regarding his opposition to Bill 2010 -122 (Special Events Permits). Following his presentation, he answered questions asked by the Council. CONSENT AGENDA The following were presented to the Council for approval: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 21, 2011 4 a. Minutes of January 10, March 4, March 7, and March 14, 2011 City Council Meetings A motion was made by Councilman Mike Harvey for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Bryan Pope, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2010 -121, sponsored by Councilman Penfold, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MASTER AGREEMENT WITH BURNS AND MCDONNELL ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC., FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING CONSULTING ENGINEERING AND DESIGN SERVICES TO THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. Bill 2010 -122, sponsored by Councilman Struemph, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 4,TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO ISSUE SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS, SETTING FORTH THE REQUIREMENTS AND EFFECTS OF SUCH PERMITS AND DESIGNATING WHERE SUCH PERMITS MAY BE USED. Bill 2010 -123, sponsored by Councilman Medin, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 8, BY ADDING ONE NEW ARTICLE PERTAINING TO ABANDONED BUILDINGS. Bill 2010 -124, sponsored by Councilman Medin, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 25, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT, BY ADDING ONE NEW ARTICLE, REGARDING NEIGHBORHOOD REDEVELOPMENT AND ENACTING THE "JEFFERSON CITY NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT ACT, PART IV ". BILLS PENDING Bill 2010 -118, sponsored by Councilman Harvey, entitled: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 21, 2011 5 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO THE JEFFERSON CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT AMENDING THE 2010 -2011 ANNUAL BUDGET WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. Bill 2010 -118 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14777: Aye: Harvey, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None Bill 2010 -119, sponsored by Councilman Penfold, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 7 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON BY CREATING A STORM WATER QUALITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Bill 2010 -119 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14778: Aye: Harvey, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None Bill 2010 -120, sponsored by Councilman Penfold, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING A PORTION OF AN UNNAMED ALLEY. Bill 2010 -120 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14779: Aye: Harvey, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR There were no items on the Informal Calendar. RESOLUTIONS There were no resolutions presented to the Council. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 21, 2011 6 SCHEDULED REPORTS There were no reports scheduled to be presented at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS Mr. Leonard Steinman commended Mayor John Landwehr, City Administrator Steve Rasmussen, and Councilman (Mayor - Elect) Eric Struemph for their contributions to the City. Presentations Regarding Proposition A on the April 5, 2011 Ballot regarding the current contract for citywide single- stream trash and recycling: The following persons presented their reasons for opposing Proposition A: Mr. Leonard Stella Ms. Kristin Hilty Mr. Ken Luebbering Ms. Jenny Smith Ms. Carol Davit Mr. Rick Morrissey Mr. Jim Crabtree Ms. Pam Barkhaus The following persons presented their reasons for supporting Proposition A: Ms. Sheila Symes Mr. Jerry Knollmeyer COUNCIL AND STAFF DISCUSSION OF PRESENTATION TOPICS Councilman Ron Medin read a statement emailed to him by Councilwoman Carrie Carroll who could not attend tonight's meeting, stating her opposition to Prop A. Councilman Bob Scrivner stated as a Council Member who voted against the original citywide single- stream trash and recycling contract, he now believes the contract and the service was good for the City. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 21, 2011 7 Councilman Bryan Pope stated it is difficult to balance the needs of the citizens of so many varying age groups, but he believes that the current single- stream trash and recycling program is what the majority of his constituents desire for the City. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business brought forward. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business brought forward at this time. APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES a. March 7, 2011 Closed Session Minutes A motion was made by Councilman Ron Medin for approval of the minutes as presented, seconded by Councilman Jim Penfold, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Nay: ADJOURNMENT Harvey, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, and Weber None A motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Mike Harvey, seconded by Councilman Rich Koon, and approved unanimously at 7:40 P.M.