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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20020415 NEW COUNCILREGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 15, 2002 — NEW COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of April 15, 2002, was convened at 6:10 P.M. by Mayor Tom Rackers. ROLL CAL The following Council Members were present for the roll call: Present: Angle, Groner, Jackson, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel, and Weber Absent: None A quorum was declared present. ELECTION OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE Councilman Charles Jackson nominated Councilman Edith Vogel for President Pro Tempore, seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent. Councilman Roy Viessman nominated Councilman Cliff Olsen for President Pro Tempore, seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent. The following voice -vote was recorded: For Vogel: Jackson, Klindt, Vincent, Vogel, and Weber For Olsen: Angle, Groner, Olsen, Smith, and Viessman The City Clerk announced that there was a tie vote. Mayor Tom Rackers asked City Counselor Allen Garner if the Mayor is required to vote to break the tie, to which Mr. Garner stated yes. Mayor: Voted for Vogel to break the tie Councilman Edith Vogel was elected President Pro Tempore. ELECTION OF PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES Representative: Councilman Charles Jackson nominated Councilman Clyde Angle, seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent. Councilman Clyde Angle stated he wished to decline the nomination. Councilman Charles Jackson then nominated Councilman David REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 15, 2002 — NEW COUNCIL E. Smith, seconded by Councilman Clyde Angle, and approved unanimously to elected Councilman Smith. Alternate Representative: Councilman Clyde Angle nominated Councilman Dan Klindt. There being no other nominations, Council voted unanimously to approve Councilman Klindt as Alternate Representative. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY There were no presentations from the Gallery at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Mr. Dean Martin, 1060 Roseridge Circle, representing both the Environmental Quality Commission and the Pedestrian /Bicycle Task Force (under the auspices of the Environmental Quality Commission). He first made a presentation and highlighted the information submitted by the Pedestrian /Bicycle Task Force. Councilman Richard Groner suggested that the data in these reports be overlaid with the data in the Park and Recreation maps to see how their data compares to that given in the reports. Mr. Martin stated that they had compared the data, and that their Task Force has been trying to coordinate their efforts with the City's greenway system. He stated that their committee's printing capabilities are not as sophisticated as the Parks and Recreation Department's, and that in the cases where the colors on the map seem to conflict, the numbers printed should take precedence over the colors printed. Mr. Martin then distributed the Environmental Quality Commission annual report, and stated he feels that significant progress has been made since last year's report. Following Mr. Martin's presentations, Mayor Tom Rackers commended him and the other citizens serving on these bodies for a job well done. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were presented to the Council for their approval by consent: a. Authorizing Amendment to Contract with Engineering Surveys and Services for Additional Work on E. McCarty Street Project Authorizing Amendment #4 to Contract with Jacobs /Sverdrup for Design of Wastewater Treatment Facility Project c. Authorizing Amendment to Contract with Parsons - Brinkerhoff Councilman Charles Jackson requested that Item (b) be removed from consideration and REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 15, 2002 — NEW COUNCIL sent to the Public Works and Planning Committee for further review. Item (b) was removed from consideration. Councilman Charles Jackson then moved for approval of Items (a) and (c) as presented, seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent. Councilman Richard Groner moved to amend the motion by also removing Item (c) and sending it to the Public Works Committee, seconded by Councilman Cliff Olsen. A lengthy discussion ensued. Councilman Richard Groner asked Community Development Director Pat Sullivan if some of the work had already been performed which was included in this, and Mr. Sullivan stated that it had been. Councilman Groner also stated that the contract needed to be corrected to remove "MoDOT" from the text because its inclusion was a typographical error since there is no relationship with that entity in this contract. Councilman Groner's motion to amend was then defeated by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Angle, Groner, Olsen, Smith, Viessman Nay: Jackson, Klindt, Vincent, Vogel, and Weber Mayor: Aye to break tie The original motion to approve items (a) and (c) was then approved by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Groner, Jackson, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel, and Weber Nay: Angle 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. Transportation & Traffic Commission, March 7, 2002 b. c. Certification of April 2 Election Results from Cole and Callaway County Clerks Board of Adjustment, February 12, 2002 d. Historic Preservation Commission, February 12 and March 12, 2002 e. Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, February 18 and March 12, 2002 Public Hearing on Voluntary Annexation of Land, Wakoda Woods /Algoa Area - April 8, 2002 ANNOUNCEMENTS BY TH E MAYOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 15, 2002 — NEW COUNCIL Mayor Tom Rackers presented a Proclamation regarding National Public- Safety Telecommunications Week. Several members of the city's "9 -1 -1" communications center were present to accept the proclamation. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2002 -1, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF WILDWOOD CROSSINGS SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Councilman Cliff Olsen noted that the bill number should be corrected to reflect 2002 -1 instead of 2001 -1 on the copies which were distributed. The correction was so noted by City Clerk Phyllis Powell. 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 Richard Groner requested a copy of the old rules and regulations so that comparisons can be made to the new proposed changes. City Administrator Rich Mays stated that staff would get information to the Council that shows the cross -outs and additions noted in bold print so comparisons can be made. Bill 2002 -3, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING EXHIBIT 35- 28 OF THE COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE, ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE 13361. Bill 2002 -4, sponsored by Councilmen Olsen and Viessman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401 (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE G, (STOP INTERSECTIONS), SUBPARAGRAPH (B), (OTHER SPECIFIED INTERSECTIONS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF CONSTITUTION DRIVE AT VIRGINIA TRAIL STREET. Councilman David E. Smith asked Transportation Director Marty Brose if this is a safety issue. Mr. Brose stated that although there have been no accidents at the location, there REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 15, 2002 — NEW COUNCIL is still a sight problem. Councilman Smith stated since there might be a safety issue it might be a good idea to act tonight on this bill. Councilman Cliff Olsen requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 2002 -4 placed on final passage. There were no objections to the request for suspension of the rules. Bill 2002 -4 was then read second and third times by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13373: Aye: Angle, Groner, Jackson, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2002 -5, sponsored by Councilman Vogel, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (V) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE REMOVAL OF A DISABLED PARKING SPACE ON A PORTION OF ELIZABETH STREET. Councilman Vogel stated that this may also be a safety issue, and requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 2002 -5 placed on final passage. There were no objections to the request for suspension of the rules. Bill 2002 -5 was then read second and third times by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13374: Aye: Angle, Groner, Jackson, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2002 -6, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON ASPHALT FOR THE 2002 MILLING AND OVERLAY PROGRAM. RESOLUTIONS RS2002 -1 — Resolution Pertaining to Council Rules and Procedures (Angle, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, and Weber). Councilman Cliff Olsen explained the reason for the Resolution. Councilman Larry Vincent moved to amend RS2002 -1 to include reaffirmation of the City Charter as revised after the April 2, 2002 election to include language for non - partisan elections. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bob Weber. Following discussion, Councilman Larry Vincent withdrew his motion to amend RS2002 -1, and Councilman Bob Weber withdrew his second. RS2002 -1. *Mayor Tom Rackers called for a vote, and a vote was taken, but during preparation of the REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 15, 2002 — NEW COUNCIL Council Minutes, the City Clerk verified that no original motion, or second, was made for adoption. RS2002 -2 — Resolution Pertaining to City Clerk (Angle, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, and Weber). Councilman Cliff Olsen explained the reason for the Resolution. A lengthy discussion ensued. Mayor Tom Rackers called for the vote on RS2002 -2, and the City Clerk stated a motion and second for adoption was needed. Councilman Cliff Olsen moved for adoption, seconded by Councilman Clyde Angle, and approved by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Angle, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, and Weber Nay: Jackson, Vincent, and Vogel NEW BUSINESS Approval of the 2002 -2003 City Council Meeting schedule: A motion was made Councilman Cliff Olsen for approval with the correction to change second meeting in October to October 21 as pointed out by Councilman Dan Klindt, seconded by Councilman Cliff Olsen, and approved unanimously. Schedule Finance Committee Meeting — The Council scheduled a Finance Committee meeting to be held Monday, April 29 at 5:30 PM. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS There were no liaison reports to come before the Council at this time. ADJOURN MENT A motion was made by Councilman Larry Vincent to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson and approved unanimously at 7:30 PM. Mayor Tom Rackers stated the Public Works Committee and Finance Committee would convene immediately upon adjournment of the Council Meeting for the purpose of electing Chairmen and Co- Chairmen.