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Home My Public Portal About20010416 NEW COUNCILREGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 16, 2001 (NEW COUNCIL) 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of April 16, 2001, was convened at 6:35 P.M. by Mayor Tom Rackers. ROLL CAL The following Council Members were present for the roll call: Present: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel, and Weber Absent: Nelson A quorum was declared present. ELECTION OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE Councilman Clyde Angle nominated Councilman Charles Jackson for President Pro Tempore, and made a motion that nominations cease and that Councilman Jackson be elected by acclamation. Motion was seconded by Councilman Carol Blaney and approved unanimously. ELECTION OF PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES Representative: Councilman Charles Jackson nominated Councilman John Landwehr and moved that nominations cease, and that Councilman Landwehr be elected by acclamation. Motion was seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent and approved unanimously. Alternate Representative: Councilman Cliff Olsen nominated Councilman Clyde Angle as alternate and made a motion that nominations cease and Councilman Angle elected by acclamation. Motion was seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson and approved unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS Rezoning 1102 and 1104 W. Main Street from RS -1 (Single Family Residential) to RA -2 (Multiple Family Residential) A presentation was made by City Planner Janice McMillan giving details of the background for the requested rezoning. Following Ms. McMillan's REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 16, 2001 (NEW COUNCIL) 2 presentation, the following persons spoke at the public hearing. In Favor: Mr. Duane Schreimann, legal counsel on behalf of property owner. Mr. Jack Blaylock, 1861 N. Boothe Lane, Columbia, MO. Mr. Blaylock is a real estate appraiser, and made a presentation regarding the property in question. Mr. Herb Taylor, 1104 W. Main, owner of the property in question. Mr. Taylor showed photographs of the property, surrounding property, and an architect's rendering of the proposed facility which he would build there if approved. In Opposition: Mr. Mark Miles, 200 Hart Street. Mr. Miles stated he will be submitting petition signatures and a Planning Guideline which has been put together by residents in the area in question. Ms. Joy Schollmeyer, 1201 W. Main. Ms. Laura Ward, 1123 W. Main. Mr. Brett Rolwes, 1215 W. Main. Ms. Jane Redel, 1200 W. High. Mr. Charles Haynes, 108 Ventura. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ** (see Council Liaison Reports) Mr. Charles Haynes, 108 Ventura, made a presentation regarding parking signs and enforcement in the area of the Jefferson City Correctional Center. He requested that staff check those signs to make sure they are in compliance with City Code. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Mr. Dean Martin, 1060 Roseridge Circle, representing the Environmental Quality Commission, made a presentation and highlighted the EQC's annual report submitted to the Council. Following Mr. Martin's presentation, Mayor Tom Rackers commended him and the EQC on the wealth of information found in the report, and thanked him for a job well done. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 16, 2001 (NEW COUNCIL) 3 CONSENT AGENDA The following items were presented to the Council for their approval by consent: a. Bid No. 1934 - Uniforms, Fire Department b. Approval of Bus Shelter Donation Councilman Charles Jackson requested that Item (a) be removed from consideration and not acted upon at this time. Councilman Charles Jackson then made a motion to amend Item (b) as follows: The City shall complete construction of three bus shelters by September 30, 2002, contingent on the City receiving grant approval by MoDOT for bus shelters and the City's ability to obtain the proper easements and rights -of -way permits. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cliff Olsen, and approved unanimously. Councilman Charles Jackson then moved for approval of the Consent Agenda, as amended, seconded by Councilman Cliff Olsen, and approved 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. Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Feb. 19 & Feb. 28, 2001 USS Jefferson City Submarine Committee March 22, 2001 Certification of April 2 Election Results from Callaway & Cole County Clerks Firefighter's Retirement System March 7, 2001 9 -1 -1 Advisory Committee March 6, 2001 Parks & Recreation Commission March 12, 2001 g. Board of Adjustment March 13, 2001 h. Police Personnel Board April 5, 2001 Environmental Services Committee, June 13, 2000 b. c. e. f. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY TH E MAYOR There were no announcements made by Mayor Tom Rackers at this time. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 16, 2001 (NEW COUNCIL) 4 APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Mayor Tom Rackers recommended the following appointments to the Police Department: Police Officer: 1. Christopher Gosche 2. David Lanigan 3. Tony Martinez A motion was made by Councilman Larry Vincent for approval of the appointments as recommended, seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson, and approved unanimously. Mayor Tom Rackers introduced the three appointees, who were present at the meeting, to the Council, and congratulated them on their appointments. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2001 -1, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY REPEALING ARTICLE II (STREET AND HOUSE NUMBERING), CHAPTER 25 (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT) AND SECTION 32 -1 (STREET NAMES AND WIDTHS) AND ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF A NEW ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 25 AND A NEW SECTION 32 -1 PERTAINING TO STREET NAMES AND ADDRESSING PROCEDURES. Bill 2001 -2, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13133, THE 2000 -2001 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY RECLASSIFYING POSITIONS WITHIN THE PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING AND CODE ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENTS. Bill 2001 -3, sponsored by Councilmen Jackson & Nelson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON ASPHALT FOR 2001 MILLING AND OVERLAY PROGRAM. Public Works Director Marty Brose stated that the City plans to try to place the list of streets affected by this year's project on JCTV for the public's information. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 16, 2001 (NEW COUNCIL) 5 Bill 2001 -4, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (P), (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH A, (BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:00 A.M. AND 7:00 P.M.), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF A PORTION OF DUNKLIN STREET. Bill 2001 -5, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401 (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE G, (STOP INTERSECTIONS), SUBPARAGRAPH (B), (OTHER SPECIFIED INTERSECTIONS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF NOB HILL STREET AT FAIRWAY DRIVE. Bill 2001 -6, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON TO PROHIBIT SKATEBOARDING IN CITY PARKING GARAGES AND ON CITY PARKING LOTS. Bill 2001 -7, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH PAUL F. AND LISA A. LOESCH FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL ESTATE. Bill 2001 -8, sponsored by Councilmen Landwehr & Jackson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH CHARLESTON PLACE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. RESOLUTIONS RS2001 -1 — Accepting & Adopting City / County Strategic Plan (Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel, Weber). Following discussion, during which it was explained that "acceptance and adoption" of the Plan differed from "approval" of the plan, a motion was made by Councilman Larry Vincent for adoption of RS2001 -1. Motion was seconded by Councilman Carol Blaney and approved unanimously. RS2001 -2 — Authorizing Application for Fire Act Grant (Vincent). A motion was made by REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 16, 2001 (NEW COUNCIL) 6 Councilman Charles Jackson for adoption, seconded by Councilman Carol Blaney, and approved unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Approval of the 2001 -2001 City Council Meeting schedule: A motion was made by Councilman Carol Blaney to approve the schedule as presented by the City Clerk, seconded by Councilman Cliff Olsen, and approved unanimously. Councilman Clyde Angle made comments regarding sidewalks and commended the Public Works staff for recent work done at a location on E. High which he observed. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Councilman Charles Jackson announced a Public Works & Planning Committee meeting for Thursday, April 19, at 6:30 P.M. at City Hall. ** (See Presentations from the Gallery) GO INTO CLOSED SESSION Mayor Tom Rackers stated that, pursuant to Sec. 610.021(3) of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, he would entertain a motion for the Council to go into Closed Session to discuss Legal Actions [610.020.(1)] and Real Estate [610.021.(2)] issues. The motion was made by Councilman Carol Blaney to approve going into the Closed Session, to be held in the Conference Room across the hall from the City Council Chambers, seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent, and approved by the following roll -call vote at 8:45 P.M. Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 16, 2001 (NEW COUNCIL) 7