HomeMy Public PortalAbout20020916REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2002 1
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of September 16, 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, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CAL
The following Council Members were present for the roll call:
Present: Angle, Ferguson, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vincent,
Vogel, and Weber
Absent: None
A quorum was declared present.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY
There were no presentations from the Gallery to come before the Council at this time.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR
There were no announcements made by President Pro Tempore Edith Vogel at this time.
PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS
Bernie Fechtel of Jefferson City presented the City with a grant check for $10,000 to
expand the Sober Chauffeur Program beyond just the Christmas holiday season. He stated
that $5,000 are from his company, Fechtel Beverage, Inc., and $5,000 from the Miller
Brewing Company. The City Council thanked Mr. Fechtel for this substantial grant.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were presented to the Council for their approval by consent:
a. Council Meeting September 3, 2002
b. Sole Source Procurement from Steffen, Inc. for Stanley Hydraulic Tool
Attachments, Fire Dept.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2002 2
c. Designation of Charles Lansford as Employer Representative at LAGERS
Annual Meeting
Councilman Larry Vincent made a motion to approve items on the Consent Agenda, The
motion was seconded by Councilman Roy Viessman, 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. Transportation & Traffic Commission, August 8, 2002
b. Historic Preservation Commission, July 16, 2002 and Special Meeting July
30, 2002
c. Board of Adjustment, August 13, 2002
d. Firefighter's Retirement System Board, July 30, 2002
e. August Financial Report
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY TH
E MAYOR
There were no announcements made by President Pro Tempore Edith Vogel at this time.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
There were no appointments to come before the Council at this time.
BILLS INTRODUCED
Bill 2002 -78, sponsored by Councilmen Angle, Ferguson, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Smith,
Viessman, Vincent, Vogel, and Weber, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ESTABLISHING PRIMARY
AND GENERAL ELECTION DATES IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, FOR
2003.
Bill 2002 -79, sponsored by Councilman Weber, entitled:
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2002 3
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, BY THE
ADDITION OF A PORTION OF SOUTHRIDGE DRIVE.
Bill 2002 -80, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING A
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND.
Bill 2002 -81, sponsored by Councilman Groner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING A
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION WITHIN THE WASTEWATER FUND.
BILLS PENDING
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 -69 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13437:
Aye: Angle, Ferguson, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vincent, and
Vogel
Nay: None
Abstain: Weber
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 -70 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2002 4
following vote as Ordinance 13438:
Aye: Angle, Ferguson, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel
and Weber
Nay: None
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 -71 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13439:
Aye: Angle, Ferguson, Klindt, Smith, Vincent, Vogel and Weber
Nay: Groner, Olsen, and Viessman
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 -72 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13430:
Aye: Angle, Ferguson, Klindt, Smith, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel and Weber
Nay: Groner and Olsen
Bill 2002 -73, sponsored by Councilman Weber, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION
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 -73 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13441:
Aye: Angle, Ferguson, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2002 5
and Weber
Nay: None
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 -74 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13442:
Aye: Angle, Ferguson, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel
and Weber
Nay: None
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 -75 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13443:
Aye: Angle, Ferguson, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel
and Weber
Nay: None
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 -76 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13444:
Aye: Angle, Ferguson, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel
and Weber
Nay: None
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2002 6
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.
Councilman Larry Vincent requested that Bill 2002 -56 be removed from the Informal
Calendar for discussion and then planned to place it back on the Informal Calendar so that
Council Members will have time to read information they just received on the matter.
A lengthy discussion was held regarding the issue of requiring elected officials to file
Personal Financial Disclosure forms with the state Ethics Commission. Several Council
Members stated their position on the matter. City Counselor Allen Garner was asked to
explain the difference between what the City's officials currently sign and the Ethics
Commission's form. Councilman Cliff Olsen suggested if elected officials are required to file
the longer form that City board and commission members should also be required to file
them.
Following the discussion, Councilman Vincent requested that Bill 2002 -56 be placed back
on the Informal Calendar at this time.
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 remain on the Informal Calendar
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Kenneth Ferguson mentioned calls he has received from constituents in the
First Ward regarding dilapidated buildings and the City's policies about maintaining
property. He stated he is concerned about the redevelopment of such properties and
wondered if a meeting should be scheduled to discuss these concerns. Councilman Larry
Vincent suggested that Councilman Ferguson may want to contact city staff when he
receives such calls so the citizens' concerns can be directed to the right department and
any necessary action can be expedited. City Administrator Rich Mays stated that if
Councilman Ferguson thought itwas necessary to have a meeting, he would be attend such
a meeting.
UNFINISH
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2002 7
ED BUSINESS
Councilman Cliff Olsen suggested that the Mayor's ad hoc committee to review the parking
ticket issue schedule its first meeting. The five members of that committee, Councilmen
Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Vincent, and Vogel, agreed to meet at 5:30 PM on Tuesday,
September 24. Councilman Clyde Angle asked if the committee could expand its scope and
look into issues he has brought up recently about collection of unpaid court fines and costs.
The committee members stated they would prefer to wait to see specifically what the
committee is charged with looking into before they agree to expanding its scope.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Councilman Larry Vincent reminded the Council of the Finance Committee on Wednesday,
September 18, at 5:30 PM.
Council was also reminded of the Thursday, September 19, Public Works and Planning
Committee meeting at 5:30 PM.
ADJOURN
MENT
There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, a motion was made
by Councilman Dan Klindt for adjournment, seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent and
approved unanimously at 7:10 PM.