HomeMy Public PortalAbout20030317REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 17, 2003
CALL TO ORDER
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The Regular Council Meeting of March 17, 2003, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Tom
Rackers
Prayer was offered by Councilman Edith Vogel, 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
There were no presentations made at this time.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY
Mr. Tony Barnicle, who stated he lives outside of Jefferson City, but owns property in
Jefferson City, made a presentation asking the City to consider passing a resolution in
opposition to war against Iraq. Mr. Barnicle introduced a group of citizens with him who
stood to indicate their agreement with Mr. Barnicle's presentation. Following Mr. Barnicle's
presentation, several Council Members stated, while they respected Mr. Barnicle's opinion,
that if the City did pass a resolution regarding the war, it would be more inclined to pass a
resolution in support of our military men and women. Mayor Tom Rackers stated that the
City of Jefferson currently has eight young people serving in that conflict, and he felt it was
important that they feel the support of those of us in Jefferson City who they are currently
risking their lives to protect.
Mr. Gene Bushmann, 3118 Williamsburg Way, made a presentation in support of
annexation. He stated that Jefferson City is at a critical moment in its history as to its growth
and prosperity. He encouraged city voters to vote in sufficient numbers to approve
annexation on the April 8 ballot. He suggested that an ongoing Annexation Committee
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should be established which will address the issue of annexation continually, and he felt
that annexation issues should be prepared and placed before the voters almost every year
in order to continue growth and prosperity.
Mr. Paul Van Horn, 808 Strasburg Court, made a presentation regarding annexation. He
stated that Jefferson City is the only capital city which is actually declining in population.
He stated that with the state and local economy, the city will be greatly impacted, and that
annexation is important to expand the city's tax base in order to meet the challenges ahead.
Councilman Cliff Olsen asked how the recently announced error in the U.S. Census count
for Jefferson City will impact the city's five wards. City Administrator Rich Mays stated he
would look into that.
Mr. Brian Crane, 1824 Allen Drive, made a presentation regarding the issue of personal
financial disclosure. He stated he is in favor of the city adopting a form of personal financial
disclosure for its elected officials. Following Mr. Crane's presentation, several Council
Members asked questions of Mr. Crane regarding his presentation.
Mr. John Hequembourg, 3000 Country Club Drive, made a presentation regarding the
antiwar resolution which was proposed earlier in the meeting by Mr. Barnicle. He stated
that, as the father of a son who is in the military now stationed in the Middle East, he does
not believe the City government should be getting involved in issues of national import such
as this war. He stated that he fully supports our military in its efforts.
Mr. John Orear, 1728 Green Berry Road, made a presentation in favor of personal
financial disclosure. Following Mr. Orear's presentation, a lengthy discussion was held in
which several Council Members made comments about Mr. Orear's presentation.
Ret. Brigadier General Jim Baker, U.S.A.F., 2407 W. Main Street, made a presentation
regarding the issue of the war in Iraq. He stated that he feels the City should get involved
in this issue, but that he believes any resolutions passed should be in support of our
President and our troops in its current efforts.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were presented to the Council for their approval by consent:
a. Minutes of March 3, 2003, Council Work Session & Council Meeting
b. Approving Change Order for MECO Engineering for High Street
Improvements Project (Held Over from March 3 meeting)
A motion was made by Councilman Edith Vogel for approval of the Consent Agenda as
presented, seconded by Councilman Dan Klindt and approved unanimously.
MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED
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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. Environmental Quality Commission Minutes 2000 through current
b. February 2003 Finance Report
c. Police Personnel Board, February 6, 2003
d. Transportation & Traffic Commission, February 6, 2003
e. Parks and Recreation Commission, February 10, 2003
f. Resolutions Adopted by the Planning & Zoning Commission
g. Finance Committee, February 25, 2003
h. Pedestrian - Bicycle Task Force, February 19, 2003
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR
Mayor Tom Rackers read a proclamation proclaiming March 23 -29, 2003 as "National Flood
Insurance Program Awareness Week." Mayor Rackers presented the proclamation to
Community Development Director Pat Sullivan.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
Mayor Tom Rackers recommended the following appointments to City boards and
commissions:
Board Person Type Ward
Board of Adjustment: Wilma Partee (replaces Ann Nunn) Reg 4
TIF: John Britton Reg
Planning & Zoning: John Parker Reg 4
Ralph Robinett Reg 1
David Nunn Alt 3
A motion was made by Councilman Larry Vincent to approve the appointments as recommended,
seconded by Councilman Edith Vogel and approved unanimously.
BILLS INTRODUCED
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Bill 2002 -149, sponsored by Councilman Weber, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH COLE COUNTY
SPECIAL SERVICES FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE
DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED.
Bill 2002 -150, sponsored by Councilman Weber, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION
19 -401 (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE Z, (RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING
ZONES), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF THE 300
BLOCK OF UNION STREET.
Bill 2002 -151, sponsored by Councilman Weber, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION
19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (L), (PARKING OF TRUCKS, BUSES,
ETC.) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF A PORTION
OF LANDWEHR HILLS ROAD.
Bill 2002 -152, 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
LAFAYETTE STREET.
Bill 2002 -153, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE SALARIES
OF ELECTED OFFICIALS BY CHANGING THE SALARY FOR THE POSITION OF CITY
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
Councilman Clyde Angle stated that he was not at the Finance Committee meeting at the
time this issue was discussed and asked several questions and made comments stating his
reasons for opposing the bill.
Bill 2002 -154, sponsored by Councilman Angle, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY ESTABLISHING ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER
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16, CITY OF JEFFERSON COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS.
Councilman Larry Vincent stated he has a problem with the Commission being given
"investigative powers" as stated in the bill. Councilman Clyde Angle stated that language
could be clarified.
Bill 2002 -155, sponsored by Councilman Angle, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 20
(MUNICIPAL JUDGE, COURT, ETC.), SECTION 6 (REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL)OF THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI.
Following a lengthy discussion about what information would be on this report, whether it
would involve increased staff time and software modifications, Councilman David E. Smith
requested that a sample report be sent to the Council so they could see it before voting on
the issue.
BILLS PENDING
Bill 2002 -143, sponsored by Councilman Groner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH
BURNS & MCDONNELL FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO UPDATE
THE CITY'S STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN - PHASE III, AND AMENDING THE
2002 -2003 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE CAPITAL
SALES TAX A FUND ACCOUNT.
Bill 2002 -143 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. Councilman Cliff
Olsen moved to amend Bill 2002 -143, Paragraph A(5), by changing the completion date for
Phase 1 and Phase 2 to May 30, 2003, and Phase 3 to December 31, 2004; and by
changing Paragraph C(6) by stipulating that no payment for Phase3 shall be made until
Phases 1 and 2 are completed. The motion to amend was seconded by Councilman Roy
Viessman and approved unanimously. Bill 2002 -143 was then passed, as amended, by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13507:
Aye: Angle, Ferguson, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel
and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2002 -144, 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 requested that Bill 2002 -144 be placed on the Informal Calendar
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at this time. Councilman David E. Smith requested that copies of Councilman Vincent's
proposed substitute bill and the Missouri Municipal League ordinance which Councilman
Groner sent in the last Council Packet be sent to the members of the City's boards and
commissions for their input.
Bill 2002 -145, 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 (A), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION
OF A PORTION OF WEST MAIN STREET.
Bill 2002 -145 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13508:
Aye: Angle, Ferguson, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel
and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2002 -146, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR A CLASSIFICATION
AND COMPENSATION STUDY.
Bill 2002 -146 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13509:
Aye: Angle, Ferguson, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel
and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2002 -147, sponsored by Councilman Groner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH WADE AND ASSOCIATES FOR SANITARY SEWER
EVALUATION SURVEY PHASE 1 STUDY AREA.
Bill 2002 -147 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13510:
Aye: Angle, Ferguson, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel
and Weber
Nay: None
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Bill 2002 -148, sponsored by Councilman Viessman, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT TO
FORM A METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION.
Bill 2002 -148 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13511:
Aye: Angle, Ferguson, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel
and Weber
Nay: None
RESOLUTIONS
RS2002 -29 —
Reporting of Crimes by Ward (Angle) (Held over from March 3 meeting)
Councilman Clyde Angle requested that this Resolution remain Tabled at
this time.
RS2002 -31 — Change to Channel Alignment on Mediacom System (Vincent) —
Following several questions pertaining to what authority the city has in this
situation, City Counselor Allen Garner stated that the city can require that
a 30 days' notice be given, but that KRCG Channel 13 has made this
request so it can meet the needs of its customers, and that Mediacom is
working with Channel 13 to help them do that. At the conclusion of the
discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Roy Viessman for adoption
of the Resolution, seconded by Councilman Cliff Olsen and approved
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Richard Groner made comments regarding the Road and Bridge tax issue
between the City and the County and referred to a handout which he distributed to Council
Members on the issue. He stated the City needs to continue looking at this issue.
City Administrator Rich Mays announced a Special City Council meeting will be held
Thursday, March 20, at 5:30 P.M. immediately prior to the Public Works & Planning
Committee meeting to introduce Bill 2002 -156 pertaining to a change in the Zoning Code.
He stated the reason for this bill is to correct certain requirements in the zoning code which
the city believes places an undue burden on developers. The public hearings have been
scheduled for the matter accordingly.
Councilman Kenneth Ferguson announced a bus tour of Ward One on Wednesday, March
19, at 10:00 A.M. and stated the tour will leave from City Hall.
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Councilman Edith Vogel announced a rally to support our U.S. troops will be held this
Friday, March 21, at noon on the south lawn of the Capitol. She stated anyone wishing to
receive more information about the even may call Mr. Sam Bushman at 634 -7267.
Councilman Clyde Angle announced that the coalition group formed to address smoking
hazards in Cole County will meet on March 21 at the American Cancer Society in case
anyone wishes to attend.
UNFINISH
ED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business to come before the Council at this time.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS,
Councilman Larry Vincent made a reminder announcement about the Annexation Open
House held each Thursday until April 8 at City Hall from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M..
Councilman Larry Vincent announced a Finance Committee meeting for 5:30 P.M. on
Monday, March 24.
Councilman David E. Smith announced a special meeting of the Planning and Zoning
Committee on Monday, March 31, to discuss the comprehensive plan and other issues.
Councilman Richard Groner announced the Public Works and Planning Committee meeting
scheduled for 5:30 P.M., Thursday, March 20, immediately following a special council
meeting set for the same time.
GO INTO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Tom Rackers stated that, pursuant to Section 610.021.2 of the Revised Statutes of
Missouri, Chair would entertain a motion to go into Closed Session in the Boone /Bancroft
room to discuss the following: Personnel [Sec. 610.021(3)] and Litigation [Sec. 610.021.(1)].
A motion was made by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson to go into Closed Session for the
above - stated purpose, seconded by Councilman Cliff Olsen, and approved unanimously by
the following roll -call vote at 8:00 P.M.:
Aye: Angle, Ferguson, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel
and Weber
Nay: None