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Home My Public Portal About20081201REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 1, 2008 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of December 1, 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: Carroll, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Scrivner Absent: Randolph A quorum was declared present. Mayor John Landwehr announced recent changes in the order of the agenda items pertaining to Presentations from the Gallery, and asked if anyone who had not signed up on the list at the door also wished to speak. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Major K. Kendall Mathews and Captain Terry Selvage made a presentation regarding the Salvation Army Red Kettle program. Following their presentation, Mayor John Landwehr thanked them for their dedication to helping the less fortunate in Jefferson City and read and presented a proclamation declaring "Red Kettle Week" in honor of the program and encouraged citizens to support it as much as possible for the benefit of our community. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no scheduled public hearings at this time. MINUTES AND REPORTS ',RECEIVED AND FILED REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 1, 2008 2 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. Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, October 28, 2008 Planning & Zoning Commission, October 9, 2008 Board of Adjustment, October 14, 2008 Historic Preservation Commission, October 14, 2008 Ad Hoc Committee on the Arts, October 16, 2008 Public Works & Planning Committee, August 21, September 18, and October 23, 2008 JCTV Steering Committee, October 8, 2008 CVB Minutes & Reports (available for review in City Clerk's office) Administration Committee, September 24 and October 15, 2008 Environmental Quality Commission, October 23, 2008 Parks & Recreation Commission, October 14, 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 Administration Committee - Councilman Ron Medin reported that the Committee will meet on Wednesday, December 3 at 8:00 A.M. Finance Committee - Councilman Rich Koon announced that next meeting will be held on Friday, December 12 immediately following the Brown Bag Work Session. Public Safety Committee - Councilman Mike Harvey announced that due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, no meeting was held in November and that the next meeting will be announced at the December 15 Council meeting. Public Works & Planning Committee - Councilman Jim Penfold announced a meeting was held on November 20 and that the next meeting will be held on December 18. Councilman Dan Klindt also announced that a Special meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 10 at 9:30 to tour the airport. Ad Hoc Committees, if any: There were no ad hoc reports made at this time. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 1, 2008 ANNOUNCEMENTS OF OTHER UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS 3 Mayor John Landwehr made announcements regarding the following upcoming events: Mayor's 3rd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Thurs., Dec. 4, 6:00 P.M. at Rotary Park Living Windows Christmas Display, Fri., Dec. 5, 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Jefferson City Christmas Parade, Sat., Dec. 6, 2:00 P.M. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Mayor John Landwehr announced that the Cole County Commission has asked for two people to represent the City on their 20-member ambulance service preliminary study group. He stated he has asked Fire Chief Robert Rennick and Councilman Dan Klindt to serve in that capacity. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS Mr. Steve Picker, Jefferson City Convention and Visitors' Bureau (CVB) distributed the new downtown walking tour brochure. Following his presentation of the contents of the brochure, several Council members commended the CVB on the brochure. Assistant to the City Administrator Melva Fast made a presentation regarding decorative signs displayed in the Old Munichberg area of the City and announced that the annual Kristkendelfest and the 150th anniversary of the Central United Church of Christ which will occur on Saturday, December 6 and invited the public to attend the planned activities surrounding those two events. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS Mr. Richard Groner, 1301 E. High Street, made a presentation regarding Resolution RS2008 -35 and requested that the Council adopt this resolution to grant him a variance on the requirement for sidewalks in his Cedar Woods on the Creek Subdivision. Following his presentation, several questions were asked by Council Members. CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 1, 2008 4 The following items were presented to the Council for their approval by Consent: (a) Minutes of November 14 and November 17, 2008 City Council Meetings A motion was made by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson for approval of the Consent Agenda seconded by Councilman Jim Penfold, and approved unanimously. The November 14 pre - meeting minutes were previously corrected as indicated at tonight's Pre - Meeting. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2008 -97, sponsored by Councilman Medin, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, PERTAINING TO PORTIONS OF SKY VIEW DRIVE. Bill 2008 -98, sponsored by Councilman Penfold, cosponsored by Councilman Medin, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, PERTAINING TO PORTIONS OF SOUTHWEST BOULEVARD. Councilman Jim Penfold requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 2008 -98 be placed on final passage to allow the project to move forward. There were no objections to the request for suspension of the rules. Bill 2008 -98 was read second and third times by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14445: Aye: Carroll, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Scrivner Nay: None Bill 2008 -99, sponsored by Councilman Penfold, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH WISCH AND VAUGHN CONSTRUCTION FOR GREASE AND SEPTAGE ACCEPTANCE BUILDING. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 1, 2008 5 Bill 2008 -100, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PUD PLAN FOR PROPERTY ADDRESSED AS 3507 AMAZONAS DRIVE; DESCRIBED AS PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. Bill 2008 -101, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF CEDAR WOODS ON THE CREEK SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. Bill 2008 -102, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE JEFFERSON CITY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, INC. BIL S PENDING Bill 2008 -92, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING THE 2009 BUDGET OF THE JEFFERSON CITY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU. Bill 2008 -92 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14440: Aye: Carroll, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Scrivner Nay: None Bill 2008 -93, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2008 -2009 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. Bill 2008 -93 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14441: Aye: Carroll, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Scrivner REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 1, 2008 6 Nay: None Bill 2008 -94, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH TURN KEY MOBILE, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF MOBILE DATA TERMINALS, VPN FIREWALL APPLIANCES AND RELATED PRODUCTS. Bill 2008 -94 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14442: Aye: Carroll, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Scrivner Nay: None Bill 2008 -95, sponsored by Councilman Penfold, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON AND THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR ASSISTANCE WITH OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1, 2008 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2009. Bill 2008 -95 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. Mayor John Landwehr asked City Planner Janice McMillan for an update on the status of the tower under different scenarios. Questions were asked regarding the city's cost to maintain the tower. Following the discussion, Bill 2008 -95 was passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14443: Aye: Carroll, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Scrivner Nay: None INFORMAL C ALENDAR Bill 2008 -72, sponsored by Councilman Harvey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS) SECTION 13 (GENERAL PENALTY; CONTINUING VIOLATIONS) SUBSECTION E PERTAINING TO THE MINIMUM FINES FOR MUNICIPAL VIOLATIONS. Councilman Mike Harvey requested that Bill 2008 -72, as previously substituted, be removed REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 1, 2008 7 from the Informal Calendar and placed on final passage at this time. Bill 2008 -72 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed, as substituted, by the following roll - call vote as Ordinance 14444: Aye: Carroll, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Scrivner Nay: None RESOLUTIONS RS2008 -34 Renewal (Year 3) Contract with Centech and Associates for Heating Air conditioning and Refrigeration Services (Koon) Staff: Steve Schlueter A motion was made by Councilman Rich Koon for adoption of RS2008 -34 as presented, seconded by Councilman Dan Klindt, and approved unanimously. RS2008 -35 Approving Sidewalk Waiver in CedarWoods on the Creek Subdivision (Klindt) Staff: Janice McMillan A motion was made by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson for adoption of RS2008 -35 as presented and seconded by Councilman Mike Harvey. Following discussion, Resolution RS2008 -35 was defeated by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Carroll, Ferguson, and Harvey Nay: Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Scrivner PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS Mr. Leonard Steinman, 2217 W. Edgewood, made statements commending the City for purchasing street chemicals before the prices increased, and what he perceived as a problem with runners using public streets instead of the sidewalks. COUNCIL AND STAFF DISCUSSION OF PRESENTATION TOPICS No comments were made at this time. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 1, 2008 SCHEDULED REPORTS No reports were scheduled to be presented at this time. NEW BUSINESS 8 Councilman Ron Medin stated he believes there is a need for the City Council and the County Commission to meet routinely to discuss mutual projects. Following his comments, Mayor John Landwehr suggested that he, Councilman Medin, and City Administrator Steve Rasmussen will contact the County Commission to get their thoughts on this matter and see if they have any suggestions and go from there. UNFINISH ED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business brought forward at this time. APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES November 17, 2008 Closed Session Minutes: A motion was made by Councilwoman Cindy Layton to approve the minutes, seconded by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Nay: ADJOURN MENT Carroll, Ferguson, Harvey, Klindt, Koon, Layton, Medin, Penfold, and Scrivner None As no further business was brought forward at this time, the meeting adjourned at 7:38 P.M.