HomeMy Public PortalAbout20010618REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 18, 2001 1
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of June 18, 2001, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Tom
Rackers.
Prayer was offered by Councilman Charles Jackson, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CAL
The following Council Members were present for the roll call:
Present: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vogel,
Vincent, and Weber
Absent: None
A quorum was declared present.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY
Mr. Jesse Hathcock, 608 Castle Drive, from the Jefferson City Evening Lions Club,
presented an executed contract between the Lions and the City for donated bus shelters.
Mayor Tom Rackers thanked Mr. Hathcock and his fellow Lions Club members for this
important donation to the citizens of Jefferson City
The following persons made presentations in favor of the proposed sidewalk improvement
project in the downtown business district:
Ron Agee, 5501 Fox Brier Lane, proprietor of Madison's Cafe in downtown
Jefferson City.
Mark Allen, 3235 S. Ten Mile Drive, spoke on behalf of the State of Missouri and
state employees
Edward Legge, 1309 Heritage Hill, a state employee who is also visually disabled,
spoke on behalf of other disabled citizens of the city
Jeanne Legge, 1309 Heritage Hill, a state employee located in the 200 block of
High Street.
PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS AND INVITED GUESTS
Mr. Jim Crabtree, 1309 Roseview, representing the Environmental Quality Commission,
made a presentation regarding the beautification plan for the downtown area.
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CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were presented to the Council for their approval by consent:
a. Council Meeting Minutes June 4, 2001
b. Bid 1828 - (Renewal - Year 3) Influent / Effluent and Sludge Cake Sample
Testing, Water Pollution Control Plant
A motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson for approval of the Consent Agenda,
motion was seconded by Councilman Steve Nelson, and approved unanimously.
BIDS OVER $25,000
The following bids over $25,000 were presented to the Council for their consideration:
a. Bid 1946 - SRW Van w/Multiconductor TV Inspection Equipment, Wastewater
Div.
A motion was made by Councilman Larry Vincent for approval, seconded by Councilman
Carol Blaney, and approved unanimously.
b. Bid 1947 - Truck Mounted High Pressure Pipe Cleaner, Wastewater Div.
A motion was made by Councilman Larry Vincent to approve, seconded by Councilman
Charles Jackson, and approved unanimously.
MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED
Mayor Tom Rackers announced that the following minutes and reports have been received
and are on file in the City Clerk's Office for public inspection:
a. Historic Preservation Commission, April 10, 2001
b. Transportation & Traffic Commission, May 10, 2001
c. Missouri River Regional Library 2000 Audit Report (can be viewed in City
Clerk's Office, too large to include in packet)
Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, April 19, 2001
e. Parks & Recreation Commission, May 14, 2001
f. Board of Adjustment, May 9, 2001
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR
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There were no announcements made at this time.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
Environmental Services Committee — Mayor Tom Rackers recommended the following
Council Members for appointment to the Environmental Services Committee:
Councilman Bob Weber
Councilman Larry Vincent
Councilman John Landwehr
Councilman Steve Nelson
Councilman Roy Viessman
Appointment Review Committee — Mayor Tom Rackers recommended the following
Council Members for appointment to the Appointment Review Committee:
Councilman Edith Vogel
Councilman Charles Jackson
Councilman Carol Blaney
Councilman Clyde Angle
Councilman Cliff Olsen
A motion was made by Councilman Larry Vincent for approval of the appointments as
recommended, seconded by Councilman Carol Blaney and approved unanimously.
BILLS INTRODUCED
Bill 2001 -38, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, 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 FORA 5309 CAPITAL ASSISTANCE GRANT TO
FUND THE PURCHASE OF BUSES AND EQUIPMENT.
Bill 2001 -39, sponsored by Councilman Landwehr, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SHAFER, KLINE &
WARREN, INC. FOR UPDATE OF THE ANNEXATION PLAN
Councilman Cliff Olsen requested that language be added stating that this phase of the
project is limited for six months, and the rest of the project open -ended until October 2002.
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Bill 2001 -40, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DECLARING CERTAIN
PROPERTY AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OF SAID PROPERTY.
Bill 2001 -41, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL MISSOURI
PLUMBING SERVICES FOR PLUMBING SERVICES.
Bill 2001 -42, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DECLARING CERTAIN
REAL PROPERTY TO BE SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF PROPERTY.
Bill 2001 -43, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH DON SCHNIEDERS
EXCAVATING COMPANY, INC. FOR TAXIWAY CONSTRUCTION AT THE JEFFERSON
CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT.
Councilman Cliff Olsen made a motion to suspend the rules on Bill 2001 -43 since the
Council will probably not meet on July 2, motion was seconded by Councilman Larry
Vincent, and approved unanimously. Bill 2001 -43 was then read second and third times by
title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13220:
Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel
and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2001 -44, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH
THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR STATE AVIATION GRANT
AIRE 016 -40B2.
ITEM TAKEN UP OUT OF ORDER
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Councilman Steve Nelson requested that the Council consider taking up Bill 2001 -19 from
the Informal Calendar at this time since several citizens were present for that particular
item. There were no objections to taking up that item out of order.
Bill 2001 -19, sponsored by Councilmen Vogel, Nelson, Landwehr and Blaney, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH PARSONS &
BRINCKERHOFF FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.
Following a lengthy discussion, Bill 2001 -19 was read third time by title, placed on final
passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13219:
Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Vincent, Vogel and Weber
Nay: Angle, Olsen, and Viessman
BILLS PENDING
Bill 2001 -29, sponsored by Councilmen Jackson, Olsen, and Viessman, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH JC INDUSTRIES FOR
THE HAYSELTON DRIVE STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Bill 2001 -29 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13210:
Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel
and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2001 -30, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH WADE AND
ASSOCIATES FOR INFILTRATION AND INFLOW PROGRAM.
Bill 2001 -30 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13211:
Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel
and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2001 -31, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH GOODWIN
BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
Bill 2001 -31 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13212:
Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel
and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2001 -32, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, 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 STATE BLOCK GRANT PROJECT AIRE-
015-40B.
Bill 2001 -32 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13213:
Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel
and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2001 -33, sponsored by Councilman Landwehr, 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 2313 BEASLEY COURT FROM RS -2, SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL TO PUD, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT.
Bill 2001 -33 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13214:
Aye: Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Viessman, Vincent, and Weber
Nay: Angle, Blaney, Olsen, and Vogel
Bill 2001 -34, sponsored by Councilman Olsen, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ROSS & BARUZZINI
FOR REMOVAL OF METAL FASCIA AT THE WHITECOTTON LAW ENFORCEMENT
BUILDING.
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Bill 2001 -34 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13215:
Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel
and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2001 -35, sponsored by Councilmen Jackson, Vincent, and Blaney, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, RELINQUISHING A
CERTAIN EASEMENT FOR SANITARY SEWER PURPOSES ACROSS A PART OF LOT
TWO OF TANNER BRIDGE ESTATES.
Bill 2001 -35 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13216:
Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel
and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2001 -36, sponsored by Councilman Landwehr, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING THE PLAT OF THE YOUNG'S TANNER BRIDGE SUBDIVISION, A MINOR
SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON.
Bill 2001 -36 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13217:
Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel
and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2001 -37, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CANNON COCHRAN
MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES.
Bill 2001 -37 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13218:
Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel
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and Weber
Nay: None
INFORMAL CALENDAR
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.
Councilman Carol Blaney requested that Bill 2001 -6 remain on the Informal Calendar,
where it dies at this time.
Bill 2001 -11, sponsored by Councilman Landwehr, 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 1102 AND 1104 WEST MAIN STREET FROM RS -2,
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO RA -2, MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL.
Councilman John Landwehr requested that Bill 2001 -11 remain on the Informal Calendar
at this time.
RESOLUTIONS
RS2001 -9 Authorizing Implementation of Purchasing Committee Recommendation
(Vincent, Jackson, & Olsen), which was laid on the Table at the May 21,
2001, Council Meeting.
A motion was made by Councilman Larry Vincent for adoption of RS2001 -9, seconded by
Councilman Bob Weber and approved unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Status of July 2, 2001, Council Meeting — Councilman Larry Vincent moved that the July
2 Council Meeting be canceled due to the proximity to the Fourth of July holiday, motion
was seconded by Councilman Cliff Olsen and approved unanimously. The next Council
Meeting will be July 16, 2001
Councilman Steve Nelson commended the Street Division on the excellent job they are
doing on this year's milling and overlay project on W. High and W. Main Streets.
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Councilman Cliff Olsen announced that a Ward Three meeting will be held on Thursday,
June 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. at City Hall in an "Open House" format so citizens can come
and go at their convenience to discuss stormwater issues.
Public Works Director Marty Brose announced that identical Ward Meetings will be held for
the other wards as follows:
Wards One and Five — Thursday, July 26, 6:30 to 8:30 P.M.
Wards Two and Four — Thursday, September 27, 6:30 to 8:30 P.M.
Councilman Cliff Olsen announced that a questionnaire will be going out to citizens about
stormwater issues and they were encouraged to fill those out and return them to help the
city address that issue.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Councilman Clyde Angle made comments regarding Convention and Visitors Bureau issues
and stated he felt several questions needed to be answered and asked that the issue be
placed on the July 16 Council Agenda.
Councilman Clyde Angle stated he had received a call regarding the problem with geese
at the Sunset Lake area. City Administrator Rich Mays stated he had received a call from
the same citizen and that he had asked Parks and Recreation Department Director Bill
Lockwood to contact the citizen regarding the issue.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Councilman Larry Vincent requested that Charles Lansford, Interim Director of Planning &
Code Enforcement make an announcement concerning the Environmental Services
Committee. Mr. Lansford stated that at this year's citywide annual trash pickup, the number
of large appliances picked up increased three to four times over the number normally
picked up. As a result, appliances will no longer be included as items that can be left for the
annual citywide pickup, and the city will advertise that fact next year in connection with the
pickup.
Councilman Carol Blaney announced a meeting of the Bicycle and Pedestrian committee
for Wednesday, June 20 at 7:00 P.M. at City Hall.
Councilman Charles Jackson announced a Public Works & Planning Committee meeting
for Thursday, June 21 at 6:30 P.M. at City Hall.
GO INTO CLOSED SESSION
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Pursuant to Sec. 610.021 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, Mayor Tom Rackers called
for a motion to go into Closed Session to discuss the following:
a. Real Estate [Sec. 610.021.(2)]
b. Personnel [Sec. 610.021(3)]
A motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson to go into Closed Session, seconded
by Councilman Larry Vincent, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote at
7:45 P.M.
Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel
and Weber
Nay: None
The Council moved to the upper -level Conference Room for the closed session.