HomeMy Public PortalAbout20020903REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 3, 2002 1
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of September 3, 2002, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor
Tom Rackers.
Prayer was offered by Councilman David E. Smith, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CAL
The following Council Members were present for the roll call:
Present: Angle, Ferguson, Groner, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel,
and Weber
Absent: Klindt
A quorum was declared present.
MAYOR'S VETO MESSAGES
2002 -46 — Amending Code Pertaining to Sunshine Law (Angle) (passed 8/19/2002).
Following Mayor Rackers' veto message, the question was put "Shall Bill 2002 -46 take
effect despite the Mayor's veto ?" which was decided by the following roll -call vote:
Aye: Angle, Ferguson, Groner, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, and Weber
Nay: Vincent and Vogel
The Mayor's veto of 2002 -46 was overridden.
RS2002 -18 — Referring Angle Matter to Cole County Prosecutor (Olsen) (passed
8/19/2002). Following Mayor Rackers' veto message, the question was put "Shall
Resolution RS2002 -18 take effect despite the Mayor's veto ?" which was decided by the
following roll -call vote:
Aye: None
Nay: Angle, Ferguson, Groner, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel, and
Weber
The Mayor's veto of Resolution RS2002 -18 was sustained.
2002 -55 — Establishing Rate of Taxation for FY 2002 (Vincent) (passed 8/29/2002).
Following Mayor Rackers' veto message, the question was put "Shall Bill 2002 -55 take
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effect despite the Mayor's veto ?" which was decided by the following roll -call vote:
Aye: None
Nay: Angle, Ferguson, Groner, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel, and
Weber
The Mayor's veto of 2002 -55 was sustained. Following the vote, several Council Members
expressed their desire to help the Parks and Recreation Department obtain needed funding
in other ways than an increase in taxes. They stated they will be looking at the issue very
seriously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Amendment to Development Plan Map of Comprehensive Plan Map from Low Density
Residential to Medium Density Residential and Rezoning from RS -2 (Single - Family
Residential) to RD (Two - Family Residential) for property located at 1017 South Country
Club Drive — City Planner Janice McMillan made a presentation concerning details of the
proposed rezoning. Following Ms. McMillan's presentation, the following persons spoke on
the issue:
In opposition:
Ms. Armazine DeCosta, 1013 S. Country Club Drive, stated she is concerned about added
traffic to the area if the rezoning occurs, as well as safety to her children and value of her
property.
In favor:
Mr. Keith Scheperle, 2208 Rumsey Lane, Lohman, owner of the property in question. Mr.
Scheperle distributed artists' rendition of the duplex which he proposes to build on the
property and stated he does not feel two more cars per day in addition to the already high
number will make a sizeable impact. He stated he will be willing to work with adjoining
property owners in any way he can to make sure everyone is happy with his project.
Councilman David E. Smith asked if Mr. Scheperle and Ms. DeCosta would get together
and discuss the situation and let the Council Members know of any decision they may reach
concerning this issue before they vote on it at the next Council meeting.
Mayor Tom Rackers declared the public hearing on this matter concluded.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY
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Ms. Mary Bertel, 506 Crest Drive, made a presentation encouraging the Council to
reconsider any decision to withdraw a one percent (1 %) across - the -board pay raise for City
employees. She cited Resolution RS2002 -20 which the Council will be voting on later in this
meeting and indicated that the resolution emphasizes the value of service which city
employees provide to communities.
Mr. Tony Hiesberger, 1034 Carousel, made a presentation regarding the establishment
of a Traffic Division. He stated that in light of the "cloud" which has recently arisen over the
Municipal Court that he did not believe issuing more tickets would solve any problems if
tickets continue to be routinely dismissed. He suggested the City and County court systems
should consolidate, allow the county to handle the city's traffic violations, and that the City
should reassign its Municipal Court Clerks to other duties.
Mr. John Orear, 1728 Greenberry Road, made a presentation regarding a newly
established Internet site called JeffCityTownHall.com. He distributed a brochure stating
what services this web site can provide to the City and the citizens and encouraged the city
to utilize it as an alternative media to get information to the public.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY TH
E MAYOR
There were no announcements made by Mayor Tom Rackers at this time.
PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS
There were no presentations scheduled at this time.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were presented to the Council for their approval by consent:
a. Council Meeting Minutes August 19, 2002
b. Special Council Meeting Minutes August 29, 2002
Councilman Richard Groner made a motion to approve items on the Consent Agenda, with
a correction to a typographical error in the August 19 minutes in the roll -call vote to go into
Closed Session. The motion was seconded by Councilman David E. Smith, and approved
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unanimously.
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. Jefferson City Convention & Visitors Bureau Documents Submitted
b. Public Works & Planning Committee, July 22, 2002
c. Pedestrian - Bicycle Task Force, July 23, 2002
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR
There were no announcements made by Mayor Tom Rackers at this time.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
Mayor Tom Rackers recommended the following appointments for Council approval:
a. Appointment to Appointment Review Committee — Councilman Kenneth Ferguson
b. Boards and Commissions:
Board
Person
Type
Term Expires
Term Status
Historic Preservation
Randy Turley
Reg
Dec 2003
Partial
CVB
Jim Baumgartner
Reg
Dec 2002
Partial
Industrial Dev Auth
Kit Royer
Reg
May 2008
Reappt
Industrial Dev Auth
Chris Straub
Reg
May 2008
Reappt
Planning and Zoning
David Nunn
Alt
May 2006
Partial
Planning and Zoning
Ralph Robinett
Reg
May 2003
Partial
Planning and Zoning
Richard Koon
Reg
May 2004
Partial
Transportation
Don James
Reg
June 2005
3'a term
Transportation
Mark Allen
Reg
June 2005
3'a term
Transportation
Jason Gerling
Reg
June 2004
partial
USSJC Submarine
Andrew Lenart
Reg
June 2005
Full
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A motion was made by Councilman Larry Vincent to approve all appointments as
recommended by Mayor Tom Rackers, seconded by Councilman Bob Weber and approved
unanimously.
BILLS INTRODUCED
Bill 2002 -69, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FORA LOCAL
GOVERNMENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM GRANT AND
AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS, AMENDING THE 2001-
2002 ANNUAL BUDGET WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND.
Bill 2002 -70, sponsored by Councilman Weber, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A SECTION 5311 PUBLIC TRANSIT
OPERATING GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAY AND
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION.
Bill 2002 -71, 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 0.42 ACRES LOCATED ON LOT 6 OF FAIRLAND VILLAGE
ESTATES, SECTION ONE, ADDRESSED AS 1017 SOUTH COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE,
FROM RS -2 SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO RD TWO - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND
ENDORSING AN AMENDMENT ON THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN MAP OF THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO REFLECT SUCH CHANGE.
Bill 2002 -72, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE
PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL FOR THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE OF JEFFERSON CITY,
MISSOURI.
Bill 2002 -73, sponsored by Councilman Weber, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION
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19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (V), (DISABLED PARKING SPACES),
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF A PORTION OF
EAST HIGH STREET.
Bill 2002 -74, sponsored by Councilman Weber, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION
19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (S), (LOADING ZONES),
SUBPARAGRAPH (B), (PASSENGER AND SPECIAL LOADING ZONE), OF THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF A PORTION OF EAST HIGH
STREET.
Bill 2002 -75, sponsored by Councilman Weber, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND
DISCONTINUING A PORTION OF A RIGHT -OF -WAY ON A PORTION OF SOUTH
COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE.
Bill 2002 -76, sponsored by Councilman Weber, 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 A GROUND LEASE AT JEFFERSON CITY
MEMORIAL AIRPORT.
Bill 2002 -77, sponsored by Councilmen Vincent, Angle, Groner, Ferguson, Klindt, Olsen,
Viessman, Vogel, and Weber, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PROVIDING FOR THE
LEVY OF CITY TAXES AND ESTABLISHING THE RATE OF TAXATION FOR THE CITY
OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI FOR THE YEAR 2002.
Councilman Vincent requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 2002 -77 placed on final
passage. There were no objections to the request for suspension of the rules. Bill 2002 -77
was then read second and third times by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance No. 13431:
Aye:
Nay:
BILLS PENDING
Angle, Ferguson, Groner, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel,
and Weber
None
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Bill 2002 -62, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH OMNI
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. FOR CLEANING AND SEALING EXTERIOR
MASONRY AND WOODEN BENCHES AND TRASH RECEPTACLES AT WHITECOTTON
BUILDING.
Bill 2002 -62 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13432:
Aye: Angle, Ferguson, Groner, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel and
Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2002 -63, sponsored by Councilman Groner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH FERCON
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR AMEREN UE PARKING LOT PROJECT NUMBER
31058.
Bill 2002 -63 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13433:
Aye: Angle, Ferguson, Groner, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel and
Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2002 -64, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, 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, 2002, TO OCTOBER 31, 2003, 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 Larry Vincent requested that Bill 2002 -64 be placed on the Informal Calendar.
Bill 2002 -65, sponsored by Councilman Olsen, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, REPEALING SECTION 18-
214 (BARBED WIRE FENCES, ETC.) OF THE CODE.
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Bill 2002 -65 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13434:
Aye: Angle, Ferguson, Groner, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel and
Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2002 -66, 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 1.85 ACRES LOCATED AT 2302 AND 2308 ST. MARY'S
BOULEVARD, LOCATED IN SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST,
COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI FROM RA -2 MULTI - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO C -2
GENERAL COMMERCIAL
Bill 2002 -66 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13435:
Aye: Angle, Ferguson, Groner, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel and
Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2002 -68, sponsored by Councilman Weber, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING ORDINANCE
13271, THE 2001 -2002 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY
AMENDING SEASONAL SALARIES AND ADDING ONE PART -TIME WITH BENEFITS
POSITION WITHIN THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT, PARKING DIVISION.
Bill 2002 -68 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13436:
Aye: Angle, Ferguson, Groner, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel and
Weber
Nay: None
INFORMAL CALENDAR
Bill 2002 -56, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, REAFFIRMING THE
CURRENT ORDINANCE RELATING TO FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE BY MUNICIPAL
OFFICIALS AS CITED IN CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON,
MISSOURI.
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Councilman Larry Vincent requested that Bill 2002 -56 remain on the Informal Calendar at
this time.
RESOLUTIONS
RS2002 -14 — Resolution Pertaining to Municipal Violations (Angle). Councilman Angle
made a motion for adoption, the motion was seconded by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson.
Following a lengthy discussion concerning what adoption of the resolution would cost the
city, and whether there was sufficient interest on the part of Council Members in receiving
the information, RS2002 -14 was defeated with Councilman Clyde Angle being the only
"Aye" vote.
RS2002 -20 — Resolution of Remembrance of the Victims of September 11, 2001 (Angle,
Ferguson, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel, and Weber).
Councilman David E. Smith stated that his name was omitted from the list of sponsors on
the Bill Summary. Staff stated that would be corrected. A motion was made by Councilman
Roy Viessman for adoption, seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent, and approved
unanimously.
RS2002 -21 — Resolution Changing Signatories on Claims Payment Account (Vincent). A
motion was made by Councilman Larry Vincent for adoption, seconded by Councilman Cliff
Olsen and approved unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
W. McCarty Development Discussion — City Administrator Rich Mays and Mayor Tom
Rackers stated that a couple of informal meetings were held with Mr. Bruce Cohn regarding
his interest in possibly developing a convention center on West McCarty Street where the
Bassman House currently sits. A lengthy discussion was held regarding; size of the
proposed building, the process for allowing other developers who might be interested,
whether RFP's should or should not be sent out, the role of the Historic Preservation
Commission in the process, whether the City should obtain a letter from Mr. Cohn detailing
what he proposes. No actions were taken at this time.
UNFINISHED BUSIN
ESS
There was no unfinished business to come before the Council at this time.
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COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Councilman Larry Vincent reminded the Council that a Finance Committee meeting has
been scheduled for Wednesday, September 18, at 5:30 PM to finish up the Administration
subcommittee items.
ADJOURN
MENT
There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, a motion was made
by Councilman Cliff Olsen for adjournment, seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent and
approved unanimously at 7:55 PM.