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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20020520REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 20, 2002 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of May 20, 2002, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by President Pro Tempore Edith Vogel in the absence of Mayor Tom Rackers. Prayer was offered by Councilman Dan Klindt, 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 President Pro Tempore Edith Vogel read a proclamation regarding the "Nannettes," a baton twirling group in Jefferson City that is one of two such groups selected from the state of Missouri to participate in the 4th of July activities in Washington, D.C. Following the reading of the proclamation, Parks & Recreation Director Bill Lockwood stated that it is quite an honor for Jefferson City that this group was chosen, and that the group is currently soliciting donations to help them defray the cost of the trip and encouraged citizens who would like to donate to contact the group. Mr. Joe Wilson, 422 Oberman Place, Jefferson City, made a presentation regarding "puppy mills" and stated he will continue to bring this issue before the city officials and the public because he believes that local should be prohibited from buy puppies from such places. Mr. Marshall Smith, 4903 Wardsville Road, also made a presentation regarding "puppy mills" and stated that he agreed with Mr. Wilson's actions regarding that issue. Mr. Rodney Bauman, 1416 -B Missouri Boulevard, owner of a pet store in Jefferson City, stated that he does not agree with use of the term "puppy mills" but rather they are called "kennels." He stated that numerous animal rights organizations have visited his business and stated that they found no indication of improprieties. Mr. Bauman stated that he agrees with Mr. Wilson in that if there are businesses that do practice any kind of abuse of animals in any manner that they should not be allowed to do business, but that he will not do business with those types of organizations. He issued an open invitation to the Council Members to visit his establishment at any time. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 20, 2002 Ms. Carrie Carroll, 117 E. High Street, owner of Carrie's Hallmark and Cottonstone Gallery, spoke in favor of the removal of parking meters in the central business district. She suggested that clear signs be placed so that customers coming to the district to do business are not confused by the parking regulations in the area. She also made comments regarding issues such as a convention center and demolition of historic buildings in proximity to the downtown area. Councilman Clyde Angle suggested that the Mayor consider appointing a committee to discuss some of the issues of concern to the downtown business owners and residents, and asked Ms. Carroll if she would consider serving on such a committee if it were established. Ms. Carroll stated she would be happy to serve on any committee dealing with such issues. 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 read the Oath of Office which is given to elected officials. Following Mr. Orear's presentation, there was a period of questions and answers by members of the Council. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS There were no presentations made at this time. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were presented to the Council for their approval by consent: a. Council Meeting Minutes May 6, 2002 b. Bid 2014 — Thermal Imaging Camera, Fire Department c. Bid 2016 — Holsters, Police Department d. Bid 2017 — Rebuild of Undercarriage, Department of Transportation e. Bid 2019 — Handguns, Police Department f. Bid 1882 — (YEAR 3 RENEWAL) Stokes Electric, Electrical Services, All City g. Authorizing Assignment of Parking Lease with John Q. Hammons h. Authorizing Contract with APAC for Conduit Replacement, Streetscape Improvements Project Councilman Edith Vogel stated that the minutes of the April 15, 2002 (new Council), meeting need to be corrected because they showed Councilman Steve Nelson as "absent" during roll -call, as Mr. Nelson was at that time no longer on the Council. Correction was so REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 20, 2002 noted by City Clerk Phyllis Powell. Councilman Edith Vogel made a motion to approve the consent agenda as corrected, seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent, and approved unanimously. MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED President Pro Tempore Edith Vogel 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. Public Works & Planning Committee, February 21 and April 15, 2002 b. 2001 -2002 Annual Report of Environmental Quality Commission c. Planning & Zoning Commission, March 14, 2002 d. March 2002 Finance Report e. Police Personnel Board Minutes January 6, 2000 through March 7, 2002 f. Parks and Recreation Commission, March 11, 2002 g. 2001 Mary B. Heinrichs Estate Report h. Missouri River Regional Library 2001 Annual Report (Due to length of report, it is not included in packet, and may be viewed in the City Clerk's office) Finance Committee, April 15, 2002 Pedestrian / Bicycle Task Force, March 20 and April 10, 2002 APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR There were no appointments recommended at this time. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY TH E MAYOR President Pro Tempore Edith Vogel did not make any announcements at this time. BILLS INTRODUCED 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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 20, 2002 RESIDENTIAL TO PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT. 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 -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 -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 -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 -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. BILLS PENDING Bill 2002 -7, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 20, 2002 PERTAINING TO POLITICAL AFFILIATION. *Councilman Cliff Olsen made a motion that both Bills 2002 -7 and 2002 -9 be placed on the Informal Calendar at the request of the sponsor Councilman Vincent. The motion was seconded by Councilman Clyde Angle and approved unanimously. Bill 2002 -8, sponsored by Councilman Smith, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF SMITH PLACE ADDITION NO. FOUR, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 2002 -8 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13378: Aye: Angle, Groner, Jackson, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vogel and Weber Nay: None 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. *(see Bill 2002 -7 above) Bill 2002 -10, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH FISCHER GRAIN FARMS, INC. FOR AGRICULTURAL LEASE. Bill 2002 -10 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13379: Aye: Angle, Groner, Jackson, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2002 -11, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH COLE COUNTY AND THE COLE COUNTY COLLECTOR FOR COLLECTION SERVICES. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 20, 2002 A motion was made by Councilman Bob Weber to accept the substitute bill which corrected "Assessor" to "Collector" throughout the bill. Motion was seconded by Councilman Dan Klindt and approved unanimously. Councilman Clyde Angle suggested that this bill be placed on the Informal Calendar. A lengthy discussion ensued after which it was determined the bill should be voted on tonight and look at the possibility of any negotiations concerning this matter in the next upcoming budget process. Bill 2002 -11 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed, as substituted, by the following vote as Ordinance 13380: Aye: Angle, Groner, Jackson, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2002 -12, sponsored by Councilman Smith and Vogel, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE DELETION AND ADDITION OF A SECTIONS PERTAINING TO PARKING. Bill 2002 -12 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13381: Aye: Angle, Groner, Jackson, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2002 -13, 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 HIGHWAY PATROL. A motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson to accept the Substitute Bill 2002 -13 as distributed to the Council in the previous packet, the motion was seconded by Councilman Cliff Olsen, and approved unanimously. Bill 2002 -13 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed, as substituted, by the following vote as Ordinance 13382: Aye: Angle, Groner, Jackson, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2002 -14, sponsored by Councilman Smith and Vogel, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, REPEALING SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE 12995 PERTAINING TO PARKING VALIDATION SYSTEM. Bill 2002 -14 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 20, 2002 following vote as Ordinance 13383: 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. RESOLUTIONS RS2002 -1 RS2002 -7 Resolution Pertaining to Council Rules and Procedures (reintroduced at the request of Councilman Cliff Olsen). A motion was made by Councilman Cliff Olsen for adoption, seconded by Councilman Roy Viessman, and approved unanimously. Local Law Enforcement Block Grant to Purchase Police Equipment (Vincent). A motion was made by Councilman Cliff Olsen for adoption, seconded by Councilman Roy Viessman, and approved unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Cliff Olsen made comments regarding changing parking from two -hour to 90- minute on the streets that are in the downtown area other than High Street. He asked that staff draft an ordinance to accomplish that. City Administrator Rich Mays stated that the city would need to perform a finance analysis as required by the bond counsel when such parking changes are made. He stated that staff would investigate that and get back to Councilman Olsen with the results. Councilman Clyde Angle made comments regarding correspondence from a citizen about their lost dog that had recently been found by city staff and commended them for their help in this matter. Councilman Bob Weber commended David Meyer of the Chamber of Commerce for keeping the Council informed of business issues in the City. Councilman David E. Smith asked if the city was actively going out for bids on demolition REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 20, 2002 of the building located at 207 W. McCarty Street (the "Bassman" house). City Administrator Rich Mays stated that Melva Fast was not present at the meeting, and that she has been actively involved in this issue. He stated he would ask Ms. Fast to get some information to the City Council when she returns later this week. Councilman Groner stated that an environmental study would have to be done before any demolition could occur. A discussion was held regarding this issue, including questions about the demolition permit process. At the conclusion of the discussion, Councilman Cliff Olsen stated that this issue could be placed on the agenda for a Council Work Session. Councilman Cliff Olsen requested that a Work Session be scheduled to address the following topics: 1. Bi112002 -7 2. Bill 2002-9 3. The Bassman House 4. How bills are brought up before the Council Councilman Clyde Angle asked if the Council could also consider some of the issues that he included in his list of topics that he sent in the May 17 Council packets. Councilman Dan Klindt asked if Councilman Angle could prioritize those items since they could not address all of them at one meeting. Councilman Cliff Olsen stated that they could begin on some of those prioritized topics as time allows. The Council scheduled the Work Session for Tuesday, June 18 at 5:30 p.m., and Councilman Cliff Olsen suggested that a time frame be set on the meeting to end about 7:30 to 8:00 p.m.. Councilman Clyde Angle asked that if a demolition permit has not been applied for on the Bassman house property that the city not apply for one until the City Council has the opportunity to discuss it at the June 18 Work Session. Councilman Dan Klindt suggested that the City may want to proceed with an environmental study to get the process started. City Counselor Allen Garner stated that some of this may be already being done by the Housing Authority, and he would ask Melva Fast if she is aware if this is the case. Councilman Edith Vogel suggested that staff prepare an answer to the Council's questions, with Melva Fast in the lead since she is the one who has been working closely with the issue. The Council agreed that this would be a good idea. UNFINISH ED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business to come before the Council at this time. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 20, 2002 Councilman Charles Jackson announced that a Public Works Committee will be held on Thursday, May 23, at 6:30 P.M.. Councilman Charles Jackson announced that the Dix Road Connector project is now under way, and he commended city staff and the Missouri Department of Transportation for their hard work on this. Councilman Cliff Olsen invited the Council to visit the new state -of- the -art 911 emergency center. ADJOURN MENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, a motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Cliff Olsen, and approved unanimously at 7:45 p.m..