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Home My Public Portal About20020603REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 2002 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of June 3, 2002, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Tom Rackers. Prayer was offered by Councilman Charles Jackson, following by the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CAL The following Council Members were present for the roll call: Present: Angle, Groner, Jackson, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vogel, and Weber Absent: Vincent A quorum was declared present. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Mr. John Orear, 1728 Greenberry Road, made a presentation regarding parking tickets and speeding tickets issued to Councilman Clyde Angle which he stated had been deferred or dismissed during the period when Mr. Angle was either Municipal Judge or City Councilman. He requested that the Mayorappointa committee or commission to investigate the matter. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Mr. John Landwehr, Jefferson City, made a presentation regarding annexation. Mr. Landwehr named several citizens who will be serving on a committee to discuss the annexation issue and make presentations around the community about the issue when asked. Following Mr. Landwehr's presentation, there was a period of questions and answers from members of the Council, and the Council thanked Mr. Landwehr, who is a former fellow City Council member, for continuing to serve the community in this important capacity. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were presented to the Council for their approval by consent: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 2002 a. Council Meeting Minutes May 20, 2002 b. (RENEWAL) Contract with Cole County Special Services - Transit Division c. Change Orderwith Burns & McDonnell Stormwater Management Plan Update for Additional Work Councilman Richard Groner requested that Item (c) be removed from consideration. Councilman Cliff Olsen moved to approved items (a) and (b) as presented, seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson and approved unanimously. Item (c): Councilman Richard Groner suggested the creation of a subcommittee of himself, Councilman Cliff Olsen and Councilman Bob Weber to go over this and bring it back to the Council for consideration. Councilman Groner made his suggestion in the form of a motion, Councilman Cliff Olsen seconded it, and it was approved unanimously. Councilman Bob Weber reminded the Council that the Mayor would be the one who would have to actually appoint the subcommittee and bring it to the Council for approval. MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED Mayor Tom Rackers announced that the following minutes and reports of City boards and commissions have been received, and are on file for review, by the City Clerk's Office: a. Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, April 9, 2002 ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR Mayor Tom Rackers presented a of plaque to outgoing Councilman Charles Jackson and members of the Council expressed their appreciation to Councilman Jackson for the exemplary service he has given to the City of Jefferson in his role as City Councilman. Mayor Tom Rackers announced that the Public Hearing Dates for Bills 2002 -23, 2002 -24, and 2002 -25 have been scheduled for July 9, 10, and 11 at 7:30 PM. Details of the hearings will be available on the city's official website, and will be published in the News Tribune. Councilman Cliff Olsen stated that issues such as the ordinances about hunting, fireworks and firearms may also be discussed by members of the public at those hearings, and encouraged citizens to attend and participate. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR There following appointments to city boards and commission were recommended by Mayor Tom Rackers: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 2002 Board Person Type Term Expires Term Status Historic Preservation Christopher Neff Reg Dec 2004 Full Library Ivan Turner Reg March 2005 Reappt Library Norma Miller Reg March 2005 Full TIF Commission Ski Mariea Reg April 2006 Reappt TIF Commission Louis Landwehr Reg April 2006 Reappt TIF Commission John Britton Reg April 2003 Partial Transportation Geneva Pace Reg June 2004 Partial CVB Rob Agee Reg Dec 2002 Partial Planning and Zoning Randy Bickel Reg May 2006 Full Planning and Zoning John Lake Reg May 2006 Reappt Planning and Zoning Don Connor Reg May 2006 Reappt Planning & Zoning Cynthia Tandy Alt May 2006 Reappt Planning and Zoning Chris Jordan Reg May 2004 Partial Parks & Recreation Karl Staub Reg May 2005 Reappt Parks & Recreation Trudi Beck Reg May 2005 Full Parks & Recreation Gene Bushman Reg May 2005 Full A motion was made by Councilman Bob Weber to approve the appointments as presented, seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2002 -21, sponsored by Councilman Weber, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MIKE ANDERSON, ANTHONY WINKELMAN, AND JON DEGRAFFENREID AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. Councilman Richard Groner stated he believed that five five -year extensions were too long. Bill 2002 -22, sponsored by Councilman Smith, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF MELODY HILLS SUBDIVISION SECTION 2, A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 2002 SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Councilman Richard Groner stated that dead -end streets needed to have a cul -de -sac or a turn - around place. Bill 2002 -23, sponsored by Councilmen Angle, Jackson, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel, and Weber, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI BY ANNEXING AND INCLUDING UNINCORPORATED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF COLE, STATE OF MISSOURI, LYING SOUTHWEST OF THE PRESENT CITY LIMITS REFERRED TO AS THE SOUTHWEST AREA. Bill 2002 -24, sponsored by Councilmen Angle, Jackson, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel, and Weber, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI BY ANNEXING AND INCLUDING UNINCORPORATED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF COLE, STATE OF MISSOURI, LYING NORTHWEST OF THE PRESENT CITY LIMITS REFERRED TO AS THE NORTHWEST AREA. Bill 2002 -25, sponsored by Councilmen Angle, Jackson, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel, and Weber, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI BY ANNEXING AND INCLUDING UNINCORPORATED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF COLE, STATE OF MISSOURI, LYING EAST OF THE PRESENT CITY LIMITS REFERRED TO AS THE ALGOA AREA. Bill 2002 -26, sponsored by Councilmen Smith and Vogel, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI DEVELOPMENT FINANCE BOARD FOR TAX CREDITS. Councilman Richard Groner stated that there were pages referred to in the documents in the packet that were not included with the packet, and he suggested that in the future all documents be given to the Council on all items. Bill 2002 -27, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 2002 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2001 -2002 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. Bill 2002 -28, sponsored by Councilman Groner and Olsen, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR STORMWATER GRANT AGREEMENT #JEFF - 0336 -02G. Bill 2002 -29, sponsored by Councilman Groner and Olsen, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH BURNS AND MCDONNELL FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO UPDATE THE CITY'S STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN. Councilman Richard Groner stated that he believed there was inappropriate language in the contract, and he would like to withdraw the bill if co- sponsor Olsen would agree. Councilman Cliff Olsen agreed. Bill 2002 -29 was withdrawn at this time. Bill 2002 -30, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DECLARING PROPERTY AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING DISPOSAL BY TRANSFERRING TO THE MISSOURI BAR. Bill 2002 -31, sponsored by Councilmen Smith and Olsen, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE PERTAINING TO HUNTING. Councilman Cliff Olsen stated that there were still several details with bills 2002 -31, 2002- 32, and 2002 -33 which need to be worked out, and that he and co- sponsor Councilman Smith would request that they be placed on the Informal Calendar at the June 17 meeting until those details are worked out. Bill 2002 -32, sponsored by Councilmen Smith and Olsen, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE PERTAINING TO WEAPONS OFFENSES. Councilman Cliff Olsen suggested that some regulations may need to be established for REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 2002 sportsman's clubs. Bill 2002 -33, sponsored by Councilmen Smith and Olsen, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE PERTAINING TO FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION BY REPEALING SECTION 13- 43 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON MISSOURI, ENACTING ANEW SECTION 13 -43 IN LIEU THEREOF. BILLS PENDING Bill 2002 -15, sponsored by Councilman Smith, 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 14.73 ACRES LOCATED IN THE 2400 BLOCK OF COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, LOCATED IN SECTIONS 2 AND 11, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI FROM RS -1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT. Councilman Richard Groner stated he would be recusing himself from all discussion or votes on this bill due to a conflict of interest. Bill 2002 -15 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13384: Aye: Angle, Jackson, Klindt, Smith, Vogel and Weber Nay: Olsen and Viessman Abstain: Groner Bill 2002 -16, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT NO. 2 WITH FRANK & FRANK CONTRACTING, INC. FOR ALGOA REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT FACILITY. Bill 2002 -16 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13385: Aye: Angle, Groner, Jackson, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vogel and Weber Nay: None REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 2002 Bill 2002 -17, sponsored by Councilman Weber, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE 5311 PUBLIC TRANSIT CAPITAL OPERATING ASSISTANCE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE BUS. Bill 2002 -17 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13386: Aye: Angle, Groner, Jackson, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2002 -18, sponsored by Councilman Weber, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (N), (PARKING METER ZONES), SUBPARAGRAPHS (A) AND (C), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, PERTAINING TO PORTIONS OF LOT #2 LOCATED ON CAPITOL AVENUE. Bill 2002 -18 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13387: Aye: Angle, Groner, Jackson, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2002 -19, sponsored by Councilman Weber, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (G), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE DELETION OF A PORTION OF JEFFERSON STREET. Bill 2002 -19 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13388: Aye: Angle, Groner, Jackson, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2002 -20, sponsored by Councilman Smith, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF DEL CERRO SUBDIVISION SECTION SEVEN, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 2002 Bill 2002 -20 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13389: Aye: Angle, Groner, Jackson, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vogel and Weber Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR Bill 2002 -2, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, REPEALING ORDINANCE 11442 PERTAINING TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE POLICE PERSONNEL BOARD AND ENACTING A NEW ORDINANCE IN LIEU THEREOF. Councilman Dan Klindt requested that Bill 2002 -2 remain on the Informal Calendar. Bill 2002 -7, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE PERTAINING TO POLITICAL AFFILIATION. Mayor Tom Rackers stated that the sponsor, Councilman Vincent, has requested that Bills 2002 -7 and 2002 -9 remain on the Informal Calendar until his return, and so that both can be discussed at the June 18 Work Session. There were no objections to Councilman Vincent's request. Bill 2002 -9, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL FOR THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE OF JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI, AS ENACTED BY ORDINANCE 12557, AND SUBSEQUENTLY AMENDED BY ORDINANCES 12677, 12876, 12912, 13018, 13053, 13149, AND 13150. RESOLUTIONS RS2002 -8 Amending Legal Description of Southwest Area (Angle, Groner, Jackson, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel, and Weber). A motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson for adoption of RS2002 -8, seconded by Councilman Cliff Olsen and approved unanimously. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 2002 NEW BUSINESS Councilman David E. Smith commended the Missouri River Regional Library on their third annual Renaissance Festival which was held on June 1. Councilman Bob Weber commended the Jefferson City Fire Department on their fire training school which brought in over 1,000 people to the city for five days. Councilman Richard Groner stated that he had the opportunity to see the firefighting equipment of other cities at this school, and he commended previous Jefferson City Councils for providing such high quality equipment to our city's Fire Department. Councilman Cliff Olsen asked City Administrator Rich Mays to give a brief report of the fire which occurred at city hall on Sunday evening, June 2. Mr. Mays stated that City Engineer Jack Kramer was working at city hall on Sunday night and noticed smoke. He immediately call 9 -1 -1 and the Fire Department who responded found a pile of rags that were burning in the area currently being renovated in the lower level of City Hall. Their determination was that the fire started as a result of spontaneous combustion because of the oily materials on the rags. Mr. Mays stated that the action on the part of Mr. Kramer prevented the damage from being disastrous. Councilman Dan Klindt and Councilman Roy Viessman attended the Fire Training school banquet. Councilman Klindt stated that he understands this event brought in about $850,000 to the city, and he commended Fire Chief Robert Rennick for a job well done. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilman Clyde Angle asked for the status of the Bassman House issue. City Administrator Rich Mays stated that the information is being prepared. Councilman Clyde Angle asked Mayor Tom Rackers if he had taken any actions regarding appointing a committee to look into the parking and speeding ticket allegations brought forward by Mr. John Orear. Mayor Tom Rackers answered that he had not had a chance to think about it. Councilman Clyde Angle asked for Council's indulgence to allow him to make a presentation regarding that issue. Council allowed Councilman Angle to read a prepared statement. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS There were liaison reports given at this time. ADJOURN MENT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 2002 Mayor Tom Rackers stated that, pursuant to Sec. 610.021 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, he would entertain a motion for the Council to go into Closed Session to discuss Legal Actions and Possible Litigation [Sec. 610.021.(1)]. Motion to go into Closed Session was made by Councilman Cliff Olsen, seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote at 7:20 PM: Aye: Angle, Groner, Jackson, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vogel and Weber Nay: None