HomeMy Public PortalAbout20010820REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 20, 2001 1
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of August 20, 2001, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor
Tom Rackers.
Prayer was offered by Councilman Steve Nelson, 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.
ITEMS TAKEN UP OUT OF ORDER
Councilman Steve Nelson requested that two items be taken up at this time, out of order,
to accommodate persons present for those items: Presentation by Duane Schreimann and
Phil Freeman regarding the half -cent sales tax extension issue, and Bill 2000 -69 pertaining
to the Lower Jefferson Conservation District. There were no objections to Councilman
Nelson's request to move these two items forward.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY (TAKEN UP OUT OF ORDER)
Half -Cent Sales Tax: Mr. Phil Freeman, 1324 Roseview Drive, and Mr. Duane
Schreimann, 221 Bolivar Street, made a presentation urging citizens to support the
extension of the local half -cent sales tax to fund important capital improvements projects
in the City. The issue will be on the November 6, 2001 ballot, and Mr. Freeman and Mr.
Schreimann will be working on a committee to inform the public about the importance of the
tax extension to city projects.
BILLS PENDING:
Bill 2001 -69, sponsored by Councilmen Nelson, Vogel, Blaney, Landwehr, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DESIGNATING THE
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"LOWER JEFFERSON CONSERVATION DISTRICT," GENERALLY LOCATED IN THE
1000, 1100 and 1200 BLOCKS OF WEST MAIN STREET, AS A NEIGHBORHOOD
CONSERVATION PLANNED DISTRICT AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 8 -43 OF THE CODE,
AND ADOPTING DESIGN GUIDELINES THEREFORE.
Bill 2001 -69 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13251:
Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel
and Weber
Nay: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Proposed 2001 Property Tax Levy — Finance Director Steve Schlueter made a presentation
regarding the rate of taxation for the year 2001, and stated that the levy will not be changed from
the 2000 rate. Following Mr. Schlueter's presentation, Mayor Tom Rackers opened the hearing
up for public comment. No one present requested to speak in favor of, or opposition to, the
proposed rate of tax for the year 2001. Mayor Tom Rackers declared the public hearing
concluded.
Gross Receipts Utility Tax— Finance Director Steve Schlueter made a presentation regarding
the Gross Receipts Utility Tax (GRUT) for the year 2001, and stated that no changes in the tax
are proposed. Following Mr. Schlueter's presentation, Mayor Tom Rackers opened the hearing
up for public comment. No one present requested to speak in favor of, or opposition to, the
proposed GRUT for the year 2001. Mayor Tom Rackers declared the public hearing concluded.
Proposed FY 2002 City of Jefferson Budget — Finance Director Steve Schlueter made a
presentation regarding the rate of taxation for the year 2001, and stated that the levy will not be
changed from the 2000 rate. Following Mr. Schlueter's presentation, Mayor Tom Rackers
opened the hearing up for public comment. No one present requested to speak in favor of, or
opposition to, the proposed rate of tax for the year 2001. Mayor Tom Rackers declared the
public hearing concluded.
Hearing on St. Mary's Ambulance Service
The following persons spoke on behalf of Capital Region Medical Center, and urged the Council
not to support St. Mary's application for critical care ambulance service:
(Don Schnieders, Spokesman, Chairman of the Board of Directors, CRMC
Bruce Grotewiel, Capital Region Medical Center, Director of EMT at CRMC
Ed Farnsworth, Capital Region Medical Center, President CRMC
Douglas Wheeler, D.O., Capital Region Medical Center
Megan Riley, D.O., Capital Region Medical Center
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Chris Graham, Capital Region Medical Center
Dr. Jack Sanders, Capital Region Medical Center
The following persons spoke on behalf of St. Mary's in their efforts to establish a critical
care ambulance service within the City:
Mark Taylor, St. Mary's Health Center
Dr. Sam Sims, Osage Beach, who did an overhead visual presentation
Michael Couty, Chairman of the Board of Regents of St. Mary's Health Center
Dr. Theodore Wilmore, staff physician St. Mary's Medical Center
Dr. Michael Ryan, cardiac surgeon at St. Mary's Health Center
A letter from Dr. Randy Meyer was read as his presentation.
Following each presentation, Council Members asked numerous questions, and a lengthy
discussion was held on the matter. Following the presentation, Councilman John Landwehr
made a motion the table Resolution RS2001 -18 to allow both medical entities to
communication further and try to reach an agreement to this issue before asking the
Council to make a decision. Motion was seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson and
approved unanimously.
Mayor Tom Rackers called a brief recess at this point in the meeting, 7:25 P.M.
RECONVENE
Mayor Tom Rackers reconvened the meeting at 7:30 P.M. with the following Council
Members present:
Present: Blaney Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vogel, and
Weber
Absent: *Angle, Vincent
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
Mayor Tom Rackers announced that since potential Police appointees were present at the
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meeting, he would like to skip to that agenda item at this time. No one on the Council
objected to Mayor Rackers' request.
Police Officer Appointments:
Shawn Dumsday
Charles Duncan
Tobin Hollmann
John Kelsall
Russell McDowell
Sarah Strobel
A motion was made by Councilman Edith Vogel for approval of the appointments as
presented, seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson and approved unanimously.
*Councilmen Angle and Vincent returned to the Council Chambers at this time.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were presented to the Council for their approval by consent:
a. Council Meeting Minutes August 6, 2001
b. Authorizing Acceptance of Professional Design Service with Architect's
Alliance
A motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson for approval of the Consent Agenda
as presented, seconded by Councilman Carol Blaney and approved unanimously.
BIDS OVER $25,000
Bid 1948 - Transmitter / Repeater System, Public Works, Parks & Recreation Depts.
A motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson for approval of Bid 1948, seconded
by Councilman Carol Blaney and approved unanimously.
MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED
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President Pro Tempore Charles Jackson announced that the following minutes and reports
have been received and are on file in the City Clerk's Office for public inspection:
a. Finance Committee, January 25, 2001 and May 2, 2001
b. Pedestrian - Bicycle Task Force, July 18, 2001
c. Parks & Recreation Commission, July 9, 2001
d. Board of Adjustment, June 12, 2001
e. Finance Report for July, 2001
f. Planning & Zoning Commission, July 12, 2001
g. Firefighter's Retirement System Board, May 4, 2001
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY TH
E MAYOR
Mayor Tom Rackers announced that he has asked Councilman Steve Nelson to chair an
ad hoc Council for Drug Free Youth Committee, and stated that if any other Council
Members wished to serve on that committee, to please see Councilman Nelson.
BILLS INTRODUCED
Bill 2001 -72, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH NATSCH & COMPANY
FOR REPLACEMENT OF METAL FASCIA AT THE THOMAS WHITECOTTON LAW
ENFORCEMENT FACILITY.
Bill 2001 -73, 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, 2001, TO OCTOBER 31, 2002, AND APPROPRIATING MONEY IN THE
CITY TREASURY TO PAY THE COST OF OPERATING THE CITY GOVERNMENT
DURING THAT PERIOD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUDGET.
Bill 2001 -74, sponsored by Councilman Olsen, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CHARITON
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VALLEY /TRISTAR COMMUNICATIONS FOR 911 COMMUNICATIONS CENTER RADIO
DISPATCH EQUIPMENT.
Bill 2001 -75, sponsored by Councilman Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen,
Viessman, Vincent, Vogel, and Weber, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
CONTINUANCE OF A SALES TAX FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AT THE RATE OF
ONE -HALF (' /2) OF ONE PERCENT, THE COLLECTION AND USE THEREOF, AND
PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THIS ORDINANCE TO THE QUALIFIED
VOTERS OF SAID CITY FOR THEIR APPROVAL AT THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
NOVEMBER 6, 2001.
Councilman Larry Vincent requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 2001 -75 be
placed on final passage. There were no objections to the request for suspension of the
rules. Bill 2001 -75 was then read second and third times by title, placed on final passage,
and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 13254:
Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent,
Vogel, and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2001 -76, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 29
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON PERTAINING TO RATES FOR
WASTEWATER UTILITIES.
Bill 2001 -77, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH TOM ALLEN
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR MISSOURI RIVER CROSSING HDD BORE.
Mayor Tom Rackers asked President Pro Tempore Charles Jackson to assume the chair
at this time due to a conflict of interest concerning Bill 2001 -78, and left the Council
Chambers at this time.
Bill 2001 -78, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A MASTER PARKING LEASE AGREEMENT
WITH SPRINT.
Following introduction of Bill 2001 -78, Mayor Tom Rackers returned to the Council
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Chambers and assumed the chair.
Bill 2001 -79, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, TO AMEND CHAPTER 3
(ADVERTISING AND SIGNS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON IN ORDER
TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF MURAL PERMITS AND THE PAINTING OF
MURALS
Bill 2001 -80, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19
(MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), AND CHAPTER 23 (PARKS & RECREATION), OF
THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON PERTAINING TO THE REGULATION OF
MOTORCYCLES, MOTOR BIKES, SKATEBOARDS, ROLLER SKATING, IN -LINE ROLLER
SKATES, SCOOTERS, TOY VEHICLES OR SIMILAR DEVICES WITHIN THE CITY.
Bill 2001 -81, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MIDSTATE WASTE
FOR LEACHATE SERVICES.
Bill 2001 -82, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE EASEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS
PROPERTY OWNERS RELATED TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND RIVER
CROSSING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
Bill 2001 -83, 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 A POSITION WITHIN THE PLANNING & CODE ENFORCEMENT
DEPARTMENT.
Bill 2001 -84, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN EARTHQUAKE EMERGENCY
COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAY AND
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TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION.
Bill 2001 -85, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2000 -2001
BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL
FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND RELATED TO A TOBACCO RETAIL SALES
ENFORCEMENT GRANT.
BILLS PENDING
Bill 2001 -55, 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 OF A 3.78 ACRE SITE LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE
OF THE 1100 BLOCK OF BOONVILLE ROAD; KNOWN AS SOMERSET MEADOW
SUBDIVISION FROM RS -2, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO PUD, PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT.
Bill 2001 -55 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13237:
Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel
and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2001 -56, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, RELINQUISHING STREET
RIGHTS -OF -WAY AND CERTAIN EASEMENTS FOR SANITARY SEWER, GENERAL
UTILITY, AND DRAINAGE PURPOSES IN A PORTION OF SOMERSET MEADOW
SUBDIVISION.
Bill 2001 -56 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13238:
Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel
and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2001 -57, sponsored by Councilman Landwehr, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING THE PLAT OF THE REPLAT OF SOMERSET MEADOW SUBDIVISION, A
MINOR SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON.
Bill 2001 -57 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13239:
Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel
and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2001 -58, sponsored by Councilman Landwehr, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING THE PLAT OF EL MERCADO DEVELOPMENT, SECTION FIVE, A MINOR
SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON.
Bill 2001 -58 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13240:
Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel
and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2001 -59, 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.
Bill 2001 -59 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13241:
Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel
and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2001 -60, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF
CITY TAXES AND ESTABLISHING THE RATE OF TAXATION FOR THE CITY OF JEFFERSON,
MISSOURI FOR THE YEAR 2001.
Bill 2001 -60 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13242:
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Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel
and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2001 -61, sponsored by Councilman Olsen, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR STORMWATER GRANT AGREEMENT
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Bill 2001 -61 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13243:
Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel
and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2001 -62, 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 STATE OF
MISSOURI, OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION, FOR A MASTER PARKING LEASE.
Bill 2001 -62 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13244:
Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel
and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2001 -63, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 22,
SECTION 27 LOADING ZONES.
Bill 2001 -63 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13245:
Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel
and Weber
Nay: None
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Bill 2001 -64, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION
19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (S), (LOADING ZONES),
SUBPARAGRAPH (A), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE
ADDITION OF A PORTION OF LOT 8.
Bill 2001 -64 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13246:
Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel
and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2001 -65, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, 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 STADIUM BOULEVARD.
Bill 2001 -65 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13247:
Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel
and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2001 -66, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, 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 WILSON DRIVE.
Bill 2001 -66 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13248:
Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel
and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2001 -67, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION
19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (N), (PARKING METER ZONES),
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SUBPARAGRAPH A (TWO HOUR LIMIT) AND SUBPARAGRAPH C (TEN HOUR LIMIT)
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION AND DELETION OF
PORTIONS OF STATE STREET, JEFFERSON STREET, MILLER STREET, AND LOT 1
AT 200 JEFFERSON STREET.
Bill 2001 -67 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13249:
Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel
and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2001 -68, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING ORDINANCE
13133, THE 2000 -2001 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY
RECLASSIFYING A POSITION WITHIN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Bill 2001 -68 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13250:
Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel
and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2001 -70, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2000 -2001
BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL
FUNDS WITHIN THE MODAG FUND.
Bill 2001 -70 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13252:
Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel
and Weber
Nay: None
Mayor Tom Rackers asked President Pro Tempore Charles Jackson to assume the Chair
at this time due to a conflict of interest with Bill 2001 -71, and left the Council Chambers at
this time.
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Bill 2001 -71, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO THE UNITED TELEPHONE COMPANY OF MISSOURI
d /b /a SPRINT, A FRANCHISE TO USE THE STREETS, AVENUES, BOULEVARDS,
ALLEYS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, COUNTY OF
COLE, STATE OF MISSOURI, TO CONDUCT THE BUSINESS OF INSTALLING,
MAINTAINING, MANAGING AND OPERATINGACOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM WITH ALL
NECESSARY POLES, WIRE, CABLES, CONDUIT, FIXTURES AND APPARATUS.
Councilman Cliff Olsen stated that he would have liked for the franchise agreement to
include a requirement that Sprint offer a local payment location for persons who wish to pay
their telephone bills with cash. Councilmen Viessman and Angle agreed with Councilman
Olsen. President Pro Tempore Charles Jackson suggested that perhaps a resolution at a
future meeting requesting Sprint to consider that suggestion might be a good idea.
Bill 2001 -71 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13253:
Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel
and Weber
Nay: None
Mayor Tom Rackers returned to the Council Chambers at this time.
RESOLUTIONS
RS2001 -13, Vehicle Crashes (Angle) — A motion was made by Councilman Clyde Angle for
adoption, seconded by Councilman Cliff Olsen.
Councilman Cliff Olsen made a motion to amend RS2001 -13 by changing the "monthly"
reporting requirement in paragraph numbered "1." to "annual" reporting, and also by removing
from paragraph numbered "5." by deleting the words "and convictions." Motion to amend was
seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson, and approved with Councilman Clyde Angle voting
"Nay.
Councilman John Landwehr moved to further amend RS2001 -13 by striking all the "WHEREAS"
clauses exceptthe first one, motion was seconded by Councilman Cliff Olsen. Councilman Carol
Blaney called for the question; call for the question was approved by voice vote. Councilman
John Landwehr's motion to amend was then approved.
Councilman Cliff Olsen moved to further amend Resolution RS2001 -13 by removing paragraph
numbered "2." Motion was seconded by Councilman John Landwehr. Councilman Charles
Jackson recommended that, due to the apparent problems that the Council may have with some
of these resolutions that Councilman Clyde Angle might consent to lay them on the table at this
time and have them addressed at a Work Session. Councilman Clyde Angle stated that he
preferred to go ahead and bring them before the Council at this time and have them voted on.
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Councilman Cliff Olsen called for the question; the call for the question was approved.
Councilman Olsen's motion to amend was then approved.
Resolution RS2001 -13, as amended, was then defeated by the following roll -call vote:
Aye: Angle, Landwehr, Olsen, and Viessman
Nay: Blaney, Jackson, Nelson, Vincent, Vogel, and Weber
RS2001 -14, City Rules and Regulations (Angle) — A motion to adopt was made by Councilman
Clyde Angle, seconded by Councilman Cliff Olsen. Councilman Bob Weber called for the
question. The call for the question was approved by the following roll -call vote:
Aye: Angle, Blaney, Nelson, Vincent, Vogel, and Weber
Nay: Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, and Viessman
Resolution RS2001 -14 was then defeated.
RS2001 -15, City Reports and Studies (Angle) — A motion to adopt was made by Councilman
Clyde Angle, seconded by Councilman Cliff Olsen. Councilman John Landwehr made a motion
to amend by deleting paragraph numbered "4." Motion was seconded by Councilman Bob
Weber with Councilman Cliff Olsen voting "Nay." Councilman Larry Vincent moved to further
amend by deleting paragraph numbered "2." Motion was seconded by Councilman Bob Weber,
and approved with Councilmen Angle and Olsen voting "Nay." RS2001 -15, as amended, was
then adopted with Councilman Edith Vogel voting "Nay."
RS2001 -16, Mayor's Commission on Human Rights (Angle) — A motion was made by
Councilman Clyde Angle for adoption, seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson. Councilman
John Landwehr moved to amend by removing language The Mayor be directed to appoint a
Mayor's Commission on I luman Rights and Community Relations, and instead to insert the
following language: "The Mayor is requested to continue meetings and discussions which
he has already begun concerning this topic, and to report to the Council with his
recommendations within ninety (90) days on whether the City's code provisions
pertaining to a Human Rights Commission are a duplication of services provided by state
organizations within the area, and whether he would recommend the elimination of the
City's ordinance authorizing a Human Rights Commission."
Motion to amend was seconded by Councilman Carol Blaney and approved. Resolution
RS2001 -16 was then adopted as amended.
RS2001 -17, Convention and Visitors Bureau (Angle)— Councilman Clyde Angle made a motion
for adoption. Motion died for lack of second, resolution not adopted.
NEW BUSINESS
a. Motion to Disclose Settlements (Councilman Angle). Councilman Clyde Angle
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made a motion to disclose the last three settlements which the city entered into.
Motion died for lack of second.
b. Convention Center (Councilman Angle)
c. City Priorities (Councilman Angle)
d. Five -Year Capital Improvement Plan (Councilman Angle)
e. School AREA Studies - JBM Consulting Engineers (Councilman Angle)
Belair School
f. Police Department Policy - Underage Drinking (Councilman Angle)
Councilman Angle requested that New Business items (b) through (f) be tabled until the
September 4 Council Meeting.
g.
Finance Committee Meeting to discuss 2001 -2002 Budget — Councilman
Larry Vincent announced that a meeting of the Public Works Finance
Subcommittee will be held Wednesday, August 22 at 3:30 PM in the City Hall
Upper Level Conference Room. Councilman Larry Vincent stated that at that
meeting, scheduling of the next Finance Committee of the whole will be
discussed.
Councilman Cliff Olsen announced that the Administration Finance Subcommittee which
had previously been scheduled for August 22 would not be held.
UNFINISH
ED BUSIN
ESS
a. Sidewalks - Liability Issues (Councilman Angle)
b. Sidewalks - Vaults (Councilman Angle)
c. Racial Profiling (Councilman Angle)
Councilman Angle requested that these Unfinished Business items be tabled until the
September 4 Council Meeting.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Councilman Charles Jackson announced a Public Works Committee meeting will be held
Thursday, August 23 at 6:30 P.M.
Public Works Director Marty Brose announced that a Stormwater meeting will be held for
residents of Ward 3 at City Hall on Thursday, August 30, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM in an "open
house" format.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 20, 2001 16
APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
Closed Session Minutes of August 6, 2001 — A motion was made by Councilman Cliff
Olsen for approval of the minutes, seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent , and approved
unanimously.
ADJOURN
MENT
There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Councilman Carol
Blaney made a motion for adjournment, seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent, and
approved unanimously at 9:25 P.M.