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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20110418 OLD COUNCILREGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 18, 2011 1 FIRST MEETING - CURRENT COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of April 18, 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: Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, Struemph, and Weber Absent: *Medin (arrived at 6:20 P.M.) A quorum was declared present. Mayor John Landwehr stated that Councilman Ron Medin had informed him that he will be here tonight, but that he will need to arrive a little late. 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. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Landwehr recognized members from Boy Scout Troop 5 from Central United Church of Christ and asked that each member introduce himself and tell what badge he is working to achieve. Mayor John Landwehr asked Assistant to the City Administrator Melva Fast and Gerardo Cornejo to come forward and discuss the "Fair Housing Proclamation" as well as discuss the 4th Stn and 6th grade students who were winners of this year's Fair Housing Poster contest. Ms. Fast read the proclamation and then asked Mr. Cornejo to recognize the poster contest winners. Each of the students were present to be recognized, and their winning entries were shown overhead for the audience to view. Mayor John Landwehr congratulated the students upon their achievement and stressed the importance of the issue of Fair Housing. Mayor John Landwehr presented City Coins to Mr. Jim Dyke and Mr. Mark Wegman for their hard work in presenting the recent event commemorating the 100th anniversary of the burning of the Capitol building. He thanked both men for their hard work organizing the event and congratulated them on its success. *Councilman Ron Medin arrived at this point in the meeting (6:20 P.M.) REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 18, 2011 2 FIRST MEETING - CURRENT COUNCIL Finance Award: Mayor John Landwehr presented the "Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting" awarded this year to Finance Director Steve Schlueter. Mayor Landwehr stated that this is the 14th year in a row the Finance Department has been awarded this achievement, and stated it is unprecedented to have achieved it for so many years in a row. He thanked and congratulated Finance Director Steve Schlueter for this honor that reflects so positively upon not just the Finance Department, but on the City as a whole. Police Medal Award Ceremony: The following Police Department medal awards were presented by Police Chief Roger Schroeder and Mayor John Landwehr: Officer Jon Kempker — Medal of Valor Officer Josh Hagemeyer - Medal of Valor Officer Jeff Collins - Medal of Valor Officer Curt Bohanan — Medal of Honor Lt. Randy Dampf — Medal of Honor Captain Doug Shoemaker narrated the specific incidents for which each recipient was being recognized. Following each narration, the recipients were awarded the medals and congratulated and thanked by Police Chief Roger Schroeder and Mayor John Landwehr. City Administrator Steve Rasmussen introduced students from Lincoln University who attend a public administration class he is currently teaching and welcomed them to the meeting. 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: CAMPO Technical Committee, March 3, 2011 Certification of Cole and Callaway County April 5 Election Results to City Clerk Public Safety Committee, March 4, 2011 Public Works & Planning Committee, February 24, 2011 Airport Advisory Committee, March 7, 2011 Historic Preservation Commission, February 8 and March 8, 2011 Board of Electrical Examiners and Review, February 9, 2011 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 18, 2011 3 FIRST MEETING - CURRENT COUNCIL Mayor Landwehr thanked the volunteers who serve on these Boards and Commissions for their vital contribution to our community. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Administration Committee - Councilwoman Carrie Carroll reported that the Committee would be scheduling its next meeting after the new Committee is appointed later tonight. Finance Committee - Councilman Rich Koon announced that the Committee would be scheduling its next meeting after the new Committee is appointed later tonight. Public Safety Committee - Councilman Mike Harvey reported that the Committee would be scheduling its next meeting after the new Committee is appointed later tonight. Public Works & Planning Committee - Councilman Jim Penfold announced that the Committee which will be appointed later tonight will be holding its first meeting on Thursday, April 21, 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 Councilwoman Carrie Carroll mentioned the Pedestrian and Bicycle trail over the Missouri River bridge is now open and urged the public to take advantage of it. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR There were no appointments recommended for approval at this meeting. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS There were no presentations made at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS Mr. Mo McCullough made a presentation regarding Bill 2010 -123 (abandoned buildings) and stated that, on behalf of the local Realtors, he would like to thank the City Council and staff for discussing their concerns with this bill at a couple of recent meetings. He stated that the Realtors now agree with the language that is contained in the Substitute Bill 2010 -123 which is being presented tonight. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 18, 2011 4 FIRST MEETING - CURRENT COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA The following were presented to the Council for approval: a. Minutes of April 1, April 4, and April 11, 2011 City Council Meetings A motion was made by Councilman Dave Griffith for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Mike Harvey, and approved unanimously. BILLS PENDING Bill 2010 -125, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, REGARDING LICENSE FEES, PAYMENTS, AND DELETING CIGARETTE VENDING MACHINES FROM THE CITY CODE. Bill 2010 -125 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14783: Aye: Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, Struemph, and Weber Nay: None Bill 2010 -126, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON WITH THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR HAZARD MITIGATION, AND AMENDING THE 2010 -2011 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. Bill 2010 -126 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14784: Aye: Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, Struemph, and Weber Nay: None Bill 2010 -127, sponsored by Councilwoman Carroll, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ADDITIONAL SIGNS IN THE C -3 DISTRICT. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 18, 2011 5 FIRST MEETING - CURRENT COUNCIL Bill 2010 -127 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14785: Aye: Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, Struemph, and Weber Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR 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. Councilman Ron Medin requested that Bill 2010 -123 be removed from the Informal Calendar and placed on final passage at this time. Bill 2010 -123 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. A motion was made by Councilman Ron Medin to accept Substitute #2 which had previously been distributed to the Council, seconded by Councilman Rich Koon, and approved unanimously. Bill 2010 -123 was then passed, as substituted, by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14786: Aye: Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Medin, Penfold, Pope, Scrivner, Struemph, and Weber Nay: None RESOLUTIONS There were no resolutions presented to the Council. SCHEDULED REPORTS There were no reports scheduled to be presented at this time. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 18, 2011 6 FIRST MEETING - CURRENT COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS Mr. Leonard Steinman made comments regarding e -waste items being placed at the curbs for the citywide trash pickup. Mr. Arthur Brown thanked everyone on the Council and especially Mayor Landwehr for their service to the City. Following his comments, he presented Mayor Landwehr with a token gift. COUNCIL AND STAFF DISCUSSION OF PRESENTATION TOPICS Mayor John Landwehr asked Acting Community Development Director Charles Lansford to remind citizens about the E -waste event. Mr. Lansford gave times, dates, and location for the event and explained how it operates. Councilman Mike Harvey asked Acting Community Development Director Charles Lansford to explain about tires put by the curb for the citywide pickup. Mr. Lansford stated that tires will not be picked up as part of the citywide bulky items trash pickup and explained that a tire drop -off event is scheduled regularly to allow residents to get rid of any waste tires. Councilman Dave Griffith stated he was grateful to the officers who received medal awards earlier in the meeting, and stated he believes they should receive a standing ovation. The Mayor, Council, staff, and audience responded by giving a standing ovation to those officers. Mayor John Landwehr stated that although the officers were no longer present in the Council Chambers, he would like them to be informed of the standing ovation by their supervisors. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business brought forward at this time. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mayor John Landwehr made presentations of a plaque to each outgoing Council Member Ron Medin and Jim Penfold along with the narration of the "Mayor's word" chosen to exemplify each person in the Mayor's opinion. He also congratulated Councilman Eric Struemph for his election as Mayor, and, even though he is not really leaving, he was also presented with a "Mayor's word." City Administrator Steve Rasmussen made a presentation of a gift from City staff: a framed vintage photograph which was the earliest known photograph of the High Street building REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 18, 2011 7 FIRST MEETING - CURRENT COUNCIL where Mayor Landwehr's law firm is currently located. Also, Melva Fast presented Peggy Landwehr with a dozen red roses and thanked Mrs. Landwehr for her contribution as the City's "First Lady" for the past eight years. Mayor John Landwehr made remarks from the public podium to thank the following Staff for their contribution to the City during his tenure as Mayor: City Administrator Steve Rasmussen Assistant to the City Administrator Melva Fast City Counselor Nathan Nickolaus Acting Community Development Director Charles Lansford The late Pat Sullivan, Community Development Director I. T. Director Bill Betts Fire Chief Robert Rennick Police Chief Roger Schroeder Human Resources Director Gail Strope Parks & Recreation Director Bill Lockwood Communications Manager Michelle Gleba City Clerk Phyllis Powell ADJOURN SINE DIE Mayor John Landwehr announced that immediately after this meeting adjourns Sine Die, the administration of the oaths of office to newly elected Council Members will be officiated by by the Honorable Patricia S. Joyce, Presiding Judge, 19th Judicial Circuit, Div. IV, to the following persons: MAYOR: ERIC J. STRUEMPH - MAYOR CITY COUNCIL: Bob Weber SHAWN A. SCHULTE BRYAN POPE WILLIAM J. LUEBBERT RALPH BRAY Ward 1 WARD 2 WARD 3 WARD 4 WARD 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 18, 2011 8 FIRST MEETING - CURRENT COUNCIL JUDGE AND PROSECUTOR: COTTON WALKER - MUNICIPAL JUDGE BRIAN STUMPE - CITY PROSECUTOR A motion to adjourn Sine Die was made by Councilman Jim Penfold, seconded by Councilman Bryan Pope, and approved unanimously at 7:30 P.M.