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CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of February 17, 2003, 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 Kenneth Ferguson, 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 STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS
City Administrator Rich Mays made a presentation regarding taxes which are paid by
Cole County to the City. He also spoke of projects which have been jointly funded by the
County and the City, such as Route 179, W. Edgewood, etc.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY
Mr. John Kuebler, 3204 Pembroke Square, made a presentation on behalf of the Citizens
for Civic Progress about annexation. He stated the committee is encouraged by the results
of the February 4 election, and thanked Councilmen Olsen and Vincent for donating their
own personal time and efforts to help the committee in its efforts. He stated the committee
feels it will be successful in the April 8 election if they can get the correct information and
facts out about the issue, and suggested some "open house" information sessions.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were presented to the Council for their approval by consent:
a. Minutes of February 3, 2003, Council Work Session & Council Meeting
c.
e.
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Minutes of City Council Workshop with Lincoln University, February
12, 2003
Bid 2004 (RENEWAL, Year 2) — Ferric Chloride, Community
Development, Water Pollution Control
Proposal 2055 — Parking Enforcement Vehicle, Transportation Dept.,
Parking Enforcement
(RENEWAL) Agreement with Lincoln University Agreement for Public
Access Cable CATV
Councilman David E. Smith asked questions about item (b) since four City Council
Members had not been able to attend the recent meeting to discuss the issue. He said he
understood that originally the city was going to fund JCTV temporarily but it has become
an ongoing expense. Councilmen Ferguson, Groner, Olsen, and Viessman stated that they
felt the service provided to the city was valuable and that the funding should continue.
Councilman Ferguson stated that eventually Lincoln is going to need some help also
replacing equipment which is getting worn out. Councilman Clyde Angle stated that he
believes the city should have permanent equipment at city hall so that other boards and
commissions can televise their meetings as well. Following the comments, Councilman
Smith stated he now understood how important it is to the community to continue funding
JCTV. A motion was made by Councilman Larry Vincent to approve the Consent Agenda
as presented, seconded by Councilman Cliff Olsen and approved unanimously.
MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED
The Presiding Officer 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.
b.
c.
d.
Certification of February 4 Election Results
January 2003 Finance Reports
Plumbing Board of Review & Examiners, November 27, 2002
Planning & Zoning Commission, November 14, 2002
e. Transportation & Traffic Commission, December 5, 2002
StormwaterAdvisory Committee: July 26, Sept. 27, December4, 2001;
Jan 24 & April 4, 2002
Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, December 17, 2002
h. Parks and Recreation Commission, January 13, 2003
Recreation Services Committee Work Session, February 4, 2003
Historic Preservation Commission, December 10, 2002 and January
g.
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14, 2003
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR
No announcements were made at this time.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
There were no appointments to come before the Council at this time.
BILLS INTRODUCED
Bill 2002 -142, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, TRANSFERRING LAND
AND ESTABLISHING PORTIONS OF CITY OWNED LAND AS PARK PROPERTY.
BILLS PENDING
Bill 2002 -136, sponsored by Councilman Viessman, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BUSCOMM, INC. FOR
DIGITAL VOICE DICTATION SYSTEM AND DECLARING CERTAIN EQUIPMENT
SURPLUS TO BE USED IN TRADE -IN.
Bill 2002 -136 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13502:
Aye: Angle, Ferguson, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel and
Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2002 -137, sponsored by Councilmen Smith, Vogel, Vincent, and Klindt, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH APLEX, INC. FOR
GLADSTONE COURT SANITARY AND STORMWATER SEWER IMPROVEMENTS AND
JEFFERSON STREET STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 33046-0020 &
33046 -0021.
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Bill 2002- was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
roll -call vote as Ordinance 13503:
Aye: Angle, Ferguson, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel and
Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2002 -138, sponsored by Councilman Groner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A ROAD RELINQUISHMENT AGREEMENT
WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION.
Bill 2002 -138 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13504:
Aye: Angle, Ferguson, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel and
Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2002 -139, sponsored by Councilman Viessman, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2002 -2003
BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL
FUNDS WITHIN THE TRANSIT FUND.
Bill 2002 -139 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13505:
Aye: Angle, Ferguson, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel and
Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2002 -141, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
WITH COLE COUNTY FOR SERVICES IN ANNEXED AREAS.
Councilman Richard Groner stated he believes this issue should not be brought as a single
bill but should be combined with the 25% tax funds issue which the county should be paying
the city. He stated that the Cole County Prosecutor has requested an opinion fro the
Missouri Attorney General regarding whether the county is obligated to pay the city the 25%
tax amount. Councilman Larry Vincent disagreed in that he believes the 25% tax and this
bill are two separate issues, and therefore should be addressed in two separate bills.
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Councilman Cliff Olsen also stated he had some problems with passing this agreement with
this bill (2002 -141). Following a lengthy discussion, Councilman Clyde Angle requested that
Councilman Larry Vincent place Bill 2002 -141 on the Informal Calendar. Councilman Larry
Vincent complied with Councilmen Angle's requested and placed Bill 2002 -141 on the
Informal Calendar. Councilman Vincent suggested setting up a meeting with the County
Commission and County Public Works Department to review this contract. Councilman
Richard Groner stated if they have a meeting that it should not be restricted to just one or
two topics, but that it should be open to all discussion on any topic they wish to bring up.
INFORMAL CALENDAR
Bill 2002 -135, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING 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 withdrew Bill 2002 -135 at this time, and stated he would be re-
introducing another bill with a different form at the next meeting. He stated that he has met
with Councilmen Weber and Smith and that they have reached an agreement on a format
to be used.
RESOLUTIONS
RS2002 -28 — Adopting Affirmative Action Plan (Vincent)
Councilman Larry Vincent made a motion to adopt RS2002 -28, seconded by Councilman
Roy Viessman, and approved unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Roy Viessman made comments regarding a letter which the city has written to
Mediacom about cable rates and asked if the City has heard anything in response to that
letter. No one has heard anything back.
Councilman Roy Viessman made comments regarding a letter he received from a
constituent regarding digital converter for cable. He wanted to know how much will the
increase be for this converter.
Councilman Roy Viessman asked questions regarding the crosswalks in the downtown
business district. Transportation Director Marty Brose stated that pedestrians have the right -
of -way in any of the crosswalks they use, and that some sort of signaling will eventually be
installed to indicate that.
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Councilman Larry Vincent made the following motion: "1 move approval of the Mayor's
issuance of the Certificate of Approval related to issuance of bonds in the amount not to
exceed $11 million by the Jefferson City Industrial Development Authority for a project by
Sterling Elder Care." The motion was seconded by Councilman Edith Vogel. Councilman
Richard Groner objected as he thought this was another parasite industry which is receiving
taxpayer breaks that unfairly give competition to other similar businesses who did not
receive the breaks. Following an explanation of the project's funding and creation through
the Industrial DevelopmentAuthority in conjunction with the Housing Authority and Chamber
of Commerce, a lengthy discussion was held. Councilman Larry Vincent stated it is his
understanding that there is a shortage of elderly care facilities such as the one being
proposed, and that the city would benefit by doing what it could to help this one get
established. Following further discussion, Councilman Cliff Olsen called for the question,
which was seconded by Councilman Richard Groner and approved unanimously. The
original motion was then defeated by the following roll -call vote:
Aye: Vincent, Vogel, and Weber
Nay: Angle, Ferguson, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, and Viessman
Councilman Richard Groner asked questions about city policies regarding how the city tries
to handle icy roads. Transportation Director Marty Brose stated that there are certain
policies in place, and explained briefly the procedure used for declaring a "snow
emergency." He stated the ice storm experienced past weekend used 600 tons of salt, and
cost the city approximately $40,000.
City Administrator Rich Mays gave an update on the three firemen injured in that ice storm
when the fire truck they were in slid down a hill and overturned. One is back to work today,
and other two expected back by Thursday. The City's insurance company is in the process
of determining how much it will cost to repair the fire truck.
Councilman Clyde Angle stated that the city had just passed its annual Affirmative Action
policy and asked if the city has a zero - tolerance policy regarding sexual discrimination and
sexual harassment and if a report is received, if the employee being reported is fired.
Human Resources Director Gail Strope replied that the city does have a zero - tolerance, and
that each case reported is handled on a case -by -case basis before determining if an
employee should be fired or not.
Councilman Clyde Angle stated he had several resolutions which he plans to bring up at the
next Council Meeting. He briefly stated what the resolutions pertain to, and stated one of
them had to do with defective equipment charges through the Traffic Violations Bureau. He
asked if anyone had any questions about the study he had performed on the issue. No one
had any questions. Councilman Angle made a lengthy statement about the issue and felt
that the Municipal Court should be looked into.
Councilman Clyde Angle asked questions regarding the firing range status, and the salary
study information he had requested. Gail Strope stated the city is currently interviewing
consulting firms to perform the salary study.
UNFINISH
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ED BUSINESS
Councilman Larry Vincent requested that staff be asked to determine if the City Council has
any jurisdiction over the Municipal Court. City Administrator Rich Mays stated he will add
this to the list of things on which he will ask an opinion from City Counselor Allen Garner.
Councilman Bob Weber stated that the motion which the Council previously defeated
regarding the IDA for an elderly care facility did not involve any city funding, and that it was
a formality requested by the bond counsel working on this project. He stated he agrees with
Councilman Larry Vincent that elderly care facilities are needed in our city and that it was
his understanding the Council was not being asked to approve the project, just show that
the city's highest - elected official (the Mayor) had completed a certificate which was a
formality in such bond projects.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Councilman Larry Vincent reminded Council of the Finance Committee Meeting which will
be held at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, February 25. Anyone who has items they would like
included on the agenda should let him or Rich Mays know.
Councilman Dan Klindt announced that the Levee workshop originally scheduled for
Tuesday, February 18 has been postponed until further notice.
Councilman Richard Groner announced thata Public Works & Planning Committee meeting
will be held Thursday night, February 20, at 5:30 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, a motion was made
by Councilman Larry Vincent for adjournment, seconded by Councilman Bob Weber, and
approved unanimously. at 8:05 PM.