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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20081006REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 6, 2008 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of October 6, 2008, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor John Landwehr. ROLL CALL The following Council Members were present for the roll call: Present: Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Randolph Absent: Carroll A quorum was declared present. Mayor John Landwehr asked if anyone present wished to have their name added to the existing list of presentations from the gallery and added any who responded. Mayor Landwehr recognized a Boy Scout in the audience and asked him to identify his troop and let the public know what badge he was working on. The Scout stated he was from Troop 333, and was attending tonight's meeting to earn his Communications Merit Badge. ITEMS TAKEN UP OUT OF ORDER Mayor John Landwehr stated that he and the Council would like to take up Resolution RS2008 -25 at this time to allow the affected person to leave the Council meeting earlier to get back to her family. RS2008 -25 Recognizing Angie Toebben as 2008 Outstanding Employee (Ferguson, Harvey, Penfold, Koon, Randolph, Carroll, Layton, Medin and Klindt) Following a presentation by City Administrator Steve Rasmussen, Ms. Toebben was introduced to the Council and presented with the Resolution. Mayor John Landwehr commended Ms. Toebben on her being named this year's Outstanding City Employee. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 6, 2008 2 Nominations of Ward Three Candidates: The following candidates were nominated to fill the vacant Ward Three City Council position: Councilman Dan Klindt nominated Mr. Bob Scrivner, seconded by Councilman Mike Harvey Councilman Kenneth Ferguson nominated Ms. Judi Kaiser, seconded by Councilman Jim Penfold Councilwoman Anita Randolph nominated Ms. Pam Rich, seconded by Councilman Jim Penfold As no further nominations were made at this time, Mayor John Landwehr declared the nominations closed. He announced that a Public Forum will be held to allow the public to meet the nominees on Tuesday, October 14 from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. at City Hall. The Council will vote to elect one of the three nominees at their October 20 City Council meeting, and the person elected would then be sworn in and take their seat on the Council at that time. Fire Prevention Week Proclamation - Fire Chief Robert Rennick introduced Jason Turner, Public Fire Education Officer, who presented a brief update on new fire apparatus equipment recently received, as well as upcoming activities in association with Fire Prevention Week. Following his presentation, Mayor John Landwehr read and presented a proclamation to Mr. Turner and commended the Fire Department for their outstanding service to the City of Jefferson. 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, and thanked all members who serve for the time they dedicate to making our City better. CAMPO Board of Directors, August 20, 2008 Planning & Zoning Commission, August 14, 2008 Conference Center Committee, July 21, 2008 August 2008 Finance Reports Ad Hoc Committee on the Arts, September 4, 2008 Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, August 26, 2008 Mayor Landwehr thanked citizens who serve on the various City boards and commissions for their time and effort to make Jefferson City a better place to live. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 6, 2008 3 Administration Committee - Councilman Ron Medin stated thata rare special meeting was held on September 24 to discuss the RFP for waste hauling. The next meeting will be October 15 at 10:30 A.M. Finance Committee - Councilman Rich Koon announced that the next meeting will be October 17 immediately following the Brown Bag Work Session. Anyone who has items they would like discussed at that meeting should send their suggested agenda items to Finance Director Steve Schlueter. He stated the Committee will receive updates at each meeting in the near future on revenue projections in light of current national economic issues. Mayor John Landwehr suggested that the Finance Committee also have for at least the next 12 months information regarding the impact of any national trends on our city finances, as well as ways to be pro- active to secure risks in the future. Public Safety Committee - Councilman Mike Harvey announced that the Committee met on Friday, October 3, immediately following the Brown Bag Work Session, and the next meeting will be held on Friday, October 31 immediately following the Brown Bag. Public Works & Planning Committee - Councilman Jim Penfold announced that the Committee met on September 18 to discuss sidewalk replacement in older neighborhoods. He stated the Committee will discuss that issue again at the October 23 meeting and will have a public information program. Ad Hoc Committees, if any: Councilwoman Cindy Layton announced that the Ad Hoc Committee on the Arts met on October 2 and are putting together a business survey with the Chamber of Commerce. They plan to finalize it at the October 16 meeting and then send it out. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF OTHER UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Ward Three Council Vacancy - The City will hold a public forum to allow the public to meet candidates for the Third Ward Council vacancy on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. in the Boone - Bancroft Room at City Hall. Election Filing Period - City Administrator Steve Rasmussen announced that the filing period for the 2009 City elections will begin at 8:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 14, and will run until 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 18. Conference Center Design and Construction Committee - City Administrator Steve Rasmussen announced that the October 23 meeting has been changed to October 30 at 4:00 P.M. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 6, 2008 4 There were no appointments recommended at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS There were no presentations made at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Mr. Leonard Steinman, 2217 W. Edgewood, stated he believes there is a problem with campaign signs at the intersection of Stadium and West Edgewood which he stated blocks a view of traffic. He also made comments regarding his recent participation with the American Red Cross in Houston, Texas. COUNCIL COMMENTS IN RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Mayor John Landwehr asked Community Development Director Pat Sullivan to look into the issue of campaign signs mentioned by Mr. Steinman. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were presented to the Council for their approval by Consent: Minutes of September 12, 15, and 22, 2008 City Council Meetings A motion was made by Councilman Dan Klindt to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Rich Koon, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2008 -66, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, 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 1.18 ACRES FROM RA -1 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO C -O OFFICE COMMERCIAL FOR LAND ADDRESSED AS 2712 AND 2715 PORTABELLO PLACE DRIVE, DESCRIBED AS LOTS 17 AND 30 OF CREEKSIDE PARK, SECTION TWO, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI, AND ENDORSING AN AMENDMENT ON THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN MAP OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 6, 2008 5 TO REFLECT SUCH CHANGE. Several questions were asked which were answered by City Planner Janice McMillan. Bill 2008 -67, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, 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 8.69 ACRES FROM RA -1 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO C -1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL, FOR LAND LOCATED IN THE 1400 BLOCK OF CREEK TRAIL DRIVE, DESCRIBED AS PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI, AND ENDORSING AN AMENDMENT ON THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN MAP OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO REFLECT SUCH CHANGE. Bill 2008 -68, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, 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 3.53 ACRES FROM PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND RS -2 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO C -O OFFICE COMMERCIAL, FOR LAND ADDRESSED AS 907 WILDWOOD DRIVE, DESCRIBED AS TRACT 3 OF MOSERS SUBDIVISION AND PART OF LOT 31 OF THE DIAMONDS SUBDIVISION SECTION ONE, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. Bill 2008 -69, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 3.5 OF THE FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN FOR CITY EMPLOYEES AS ORIGINALLY ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE 12181, AS MOST RECENTLY AMENDED BY ORDINANCE 14116. Bill 2008 -70, sponsored by Councilman Medin, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (0), (PARKING TIME LIMITS ZONES), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, PERTAINING TO PORTIONS OF EAST CAPITOL AVENUE AND JACKSON STREET. Councilman Jim Penfold asked, and Councilman Rich Koon agreed, that staff organize a meeting to facilitate conversation between Barbara Buescher and the Chamber of Commerce on this issue. Community Development Director Pat Sullivan stated he would be happy to comply with the Councilmen's request. Bill 2008 -71, sponsored by Councilman Medin, entitled: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 6, 2008 6 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401 (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE G, (STOP INTERSECTIONS), SUBPARAGRAPH (B), (OTHER SPECIFIED INTERSECTIONS), AND SCHEDULE H(A), (YIELD SIGNS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, PERTAINING TO THE INTERSECTION OF ST. MARY'S BOULEVARD AT BECK STREET. BILLS PENDING Bill 2008 -63, sponsored by Councilman Ferguson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1, 2008 TO OCTOBER 31, 2009, REFLECTING FUNDS AS APPROVED IN THE FY 2009 UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM. Bill 2008 -63 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14410: Aye: Carroll, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Randolph Nay: None Bill 2008 -64, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SEWERAGE SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS (STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM) SERIES 2008 OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXTENDING AND IMPROVING THE CITY'S SEWERAGE SYSTEM; PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND DETAILS OF THE BONDS AND THE AGREEMENTS MADE BY THE CITY TO FACILITATE AND PROTECT THEIR PAYMENT; AND AUTHORIZING A NO— INTEREST LOAN FROM THE WATER AND WASTEWATER LOAN FUND AND /OR THE WATER AND WASTEWATER LOAN REVOLVING FUND OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI AND PRESCRIBING OTHER RELATED MATTERS. Bill 2008 -64 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. A motion was made by Councilman Jim Penfold to accept the Substitute Bill 2008 -64 previously distributed, seconded by Councilwoman Anita Randolph, and approved unanimously. Bill 2008 -64 was then passed, as substituted, by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14411: Aye: Carroll, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Randolph Nay: None REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 6, 2008 7 Bill 2008 -65, sponsored by Councilman Layton, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SSM AND COLE COUNTY FOR THE HIGHWAY 179 INTERCHANGE. Bill 2008 -65 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. A motion was made by Councilman Rich Koon to approve the proposed amendments to the associated agreement as distributed and explained by City Counselor Nathan Nickolaus, seconded by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Carroll, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Randolph Nay: None Bill 2008 -65 was then passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14412: Aye: Carroll, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Randolph Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR Bill 2008 -46, sponsored by Councilman Koon, 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, 2008, TO OCTOBER 31, 2009, 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 Rich Koon requested that Bill 2006 -46 be removed from the Informal Calendar at this time. Bill 2008 -46 was removed from the Informal Calendar and read third time by title and placed on final passage. Councilman Rich Koon pointed out that a substitute Summary to the bill had been distributed in the last Council packet which explained the final details of the budget as approved by the Council Budget Committee. The bill itself as previously distributed was not amended. Bill 2008 -46 was then passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14413: Aye: Carroll, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Randolph REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 6, 2008 8 Nay: None RESOLUTIONS RS2008 -25 Recognizing Angie Toebben as 2008 Outstanding Employee (Ferguson, Harvey, Penfold, Koon, Randolph, Carroll, Layton, Medin and Klindt. A motion was made by Councilwoman Anita Randolph for adoption of RS2008 -25, seconded by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson, and approved by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Carroll, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Randolph Nay: None RS2008 -26 Extending Agreement with Mercy Health Plans for Group Health Insurance (Koon) A motion was made by Councilman Jim Penfold for adoption of RS2008 -26, seconded by Councilman Rich Koon, and approved by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Carroll, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Randolph Nay: None RS2008 -27 Extending Agreement with Mercy Health Plans for Group Health Insurance (Koon) A motion was made by Councilman Rich Koon for adoption of RS2008 -27, seconded by Councilwoman Anita Randolph, and approved by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Carroll, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Randolph Nay: None RS2008 -28 Authorizing agreement with Delta Dental for Group Dental Insurance (Koon) A motion was made by Councilman Rich Koon for adoption of RS2008 -28, seconded by Councilman Jim Penfold, and approved by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Carroll, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Randolph Nay: None REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 6, 2008 9 RS2008 -29 Authorizing Cole County to Set Aside Funds and Authorizing Mayor to Submit Claim for county Road and Bridge Tax for City Road and Bridge Projects (Penfold) A motion was made by Councilman Jim Penfold for adoption of RS2008 -29, seconded by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson, and approved by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Carroll, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Randolph Nay: None SCHEDULED REPORTS No reports were given at this time. NEW BUSINESS City - County Arterial Investment Policy: Mayor John Landwehr explained recent discussions which have occurred concerning this issue and said several City people need to be involved to represent the City. He asked Councilman Jim Penfold to be in that group, and asked others to consider joining as well. Waste Hauling RFP: Councilman Ron Medin made comments regarding this issue and asked Community Development Director Pat Sullivan for a status report on what progress is being made. Mr. Sullivan gave the time line for the process and stated that the Council would be kept informed on the process. Recent Eviction Issue: Councilman Jim Penfold asked about a recent eviction made by the Jefferson City Police Department on which several members of the Council had received calls. City Administrator Steve Rasmussen gave a brief explanation of the issue and stated that further information would be forthcoming and provided to the Council. UNFINISH ED BUSINESS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 6, 2008 10 There was no unfinished business brought forward at this time. ADJOURN MENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, a motion was made by Councilwoman Cindy Layton for adjournment, seconded by Councilman Mike Harvey, and approved unanimously at 8:03 P.M.