The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My Public Portal About20010917REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2001 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of September 17, 2001, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by President Pro Tempore Charles Jackson in the absence of 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, and Vincent Absent: Weber A quorum was declared present. ITEMS TAKEN UP OUT OF ORDER President Pro Tempore Charles Jackson requested that Appointments by the Mayor be taken up out of order at this time because the appointees were present at the meeting. There were no objections to the Mayor's request to move these two items forward. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR President Pro Tempore Charles Jackson stated that Mayor Tom Rackers has submitted the following recommended appointments to the Council for their consideration: Christina Ortmeyer and Anna Luellen — Telecommunications Operators A motion was made by Councilman Larry Vincent for approval, seconded by Councilman Carol Blaney and approved unanimously. Ms. Ortmeyer and Ms. Luellen stood to be recognized by the Council. PUBLIC HEARINGS Leslie Boulevard Appeal Hearing (Continuation) — Interim Planning & Code Enforcement Director Charles Lansford made a presentation regarding the background of this issue. At the conclusion of Mr. Lansford's presentation, the following citizens made presentations regarding the issue: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2001 2 On Behalf of Applicant: No one present spoke in behalf of the applicant. On Behalf of Appellants: Dean Hopkins, 1015 Roseridge Circle Pat Doyen, 1020 Roseridge Circle Lori Lawson, 1315 Rosevalley Dennis Garber, 1048 Roseridge Circle Following the citizen presentations, there was a question and answer period by members of the Council. At the end of the questions and answers, as well as statements by the Council Members, Councilman John Landwehr moved to accept the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the application. President Pro Tempore Charles Jackson suggested that since this application concerned citizens in Ward Five, that one of the two Council Members from that ward might like to make the motion. Councilman withdrew his motion. Councilman Larry Vincent stated that he would make the motion although he was not in favor of approving the application. Councilman Vincent moved to accept the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning to approve the application, seconded by Councilman Cliff Olsen. The motion was then approved by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Angle, Jackson, Landwehr, Olsen, and Viessman Nay: Blaney, Nelson, Vincent, and Vogel Rezoning of the 100 block of Kingsbury Court, 3234 North Ten Mile Drive and 3238 North Ten Mile — (Lots 35 -47 Forest Gate Subdivision) from RA -1, Multiple Family Residential to RS -2, Single Family Residential. Interim Planning & Code Enforcement Director Charles Lansford made a presentation giving the background of the proposed rezoning. No one present requested to speak in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed rezoning. President Pro Tempore Charles Jackson declared the public hearing concluded. Rezoning of Part of 2106 Jefferson Street, Part of 2113 Red Oak Drive and 2126 Jefferson Street from RS -2, Single Family Residential to C -4, Planned Commercial Development. Interim Planning & Code Enforcement Director Charles Lansford made a presentation giving the background of the proposed rezoning. No one present requested to speak in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed rezoning. President Pro Tempore Charles Jackson declared the public hearing concluded. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2001 3 PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Mr. Dick Groner, 1301 E. High Street, made a presentation regarding a Request For Proposal (RFP) to sell property located at 302 E. High Street. Mr. Groner stated that after reviewing the material provided to him by city staff regarding this issue, he still believes the process for opening RFP's and negotiation with proposers should be changed. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were presented to the Council for their approval by consent: a. Council Meeting Minutes September 4, 2001 b. Approving Easement for Exchange National Bank Councilman Clyde Angle requested that item (a) be withdrawn and tabled so that additions could be made regarding discussions which occurred at the September 4 meeting. Item (b): A motion was made by Councilman Larry Vincent for approval of item (b) as presented, seconded by Councilman Carol Blaney and approved unanimously. BIDS OVER $25,000 a. Bid 1831 (Renewal 3rd Year) — Clothing and Operational Supplies, Police Dept. b. Bid 1971 — Sodium Chloride, Public Works Dept. A motion was made by Councilman Cliff Olsen for approval, motion was seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent, and approved unanimously. MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED 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. 9 -1 -1 Advisory Committee, August 7, 2001 b. Transportation and Traffic Commission, July 12 and September 6, 2001 c. Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, July 24 and August 21, 2001 d. Board of Adjustment, August 14, 2001 e. Historic Preservation Commission, June 12 and July 10, 2001 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2001 4 f. Planning & Zoning Commission, August 9 and August 23, 2001 ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR There were no announcements made by the Mayor at this time. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2001-91, sponsored by Councilmen Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel, and Weber, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITYOF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ESTABLISHING PRIMARYAND GENERAL ELECTION DATES IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, FOR 2002. Councilman Cliff Olsen moved to accept substitute Bill 2001 -91 which was included in the Council Packet, the motion was seconded by Councilman Carol Blaney and approved unanimously. Bill 2001 -92, sponsored by Councilman Olsen, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH WISCH & VAUGHAN CONSTRUCTION FOR RENOVATION OF 911 COMMUNICATIONS CENTER. Bill 2001 -93, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH HEARTLAND SPECIALTIES FOR MASONRY AND WOOD CLEANING AND SEALING AT CITY HALL AND ANIMAL SHELTER. Bill 2001 -94, 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 DELETION OF A PORTION OF CAPITOL AVENUE. Bill 2001 -95, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE PERTAINING TO CHAPTER 22 - CITY PARKING. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2001 5 Councilman John Landwehr suggested that questions asked by Council Members regarding bill 2001 -95 might be good to discuss at a mini work session. Councilman Larry Vincent suggested that if a vehicle "booting" policy is used that it be done in a consistent manner. Bill 2001 -96, sponsored by Councilman Jackson & Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH DON SCHNIEDERS EXCAVATING CO., INC. FOR RETAINING WALL REPLACEMENTS. Bill 2001 -97, sponsored by Councilman Landwehr, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, REPEALING SECTION 1 -17 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DEFINING THE EXISTING CITY BOUNDARY AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION PERTAINING TO THE SAME SUBJECT. Bill 2001 -98, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH STATE OF MISSOURI FOR WASTEWATER UTILITY SERVICES AT THE JEFFERSON CITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER. Bill 2001 -99, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH FRANK & FRANK CONTRACTING FOR RENOVATION OF CITY ANNEX LOWER LEVEL. BILLS PENDING Bill 2001 -86, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CERINI INVESTMENTS, D /B /A HERTZ RENT -A -CAR FOR LEASE OF COUNTER SPACE AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. Bill 2001 -86 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13266: Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, and Vogel REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2001 6 Nay: None Abstain: Angle Bill 2001 -87, sponsored by Councilman Viessman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE PERTAINING TO CHAPTER 22. Bill 2001 -87 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13267: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, and Vogel Nay: None Bill 2001 -88, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING A THIRTY FOOT WIDE UNNAMED RIGHT -OF -WAY ADJOINING THE EAST LINE OF MONTANA STREET AND RELINQUISHING THE EASEMENT RIGHTS THEREIN AND IN A THIRTY FOOT WIDE RIGHT -OF -WAY PREVIOUSLY VACATED BY ORDINANCE NO. 9662. Bill 2001 -88 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13268: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, and Vogel Nay: None Bill 2001 -89, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY TO BE SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OF SAID PROPERTY. Bill 2001 -89 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13269: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, and Vogel Nay: None Bill 2001 -90, sponsored by Councilmen Weber, Vogel, Vincent, Viessman, Olsen, Nelson, Landwehr, Jackson, Blaney, Angle, entitled: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2001 7 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON PERTAINING TO DRIVING WITH EXCESSIVE BLOOD ALCOHOL CONTENT. Bill 2001 -90 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13270: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, and Vogel Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR 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. Councilman Larry Vincent requested that Bill 2001 -73 be removed from the Informal Calendar and placed on final passage. Councilman Vincent moved to amend Bill 2001 -73 as discussed at the final Finance Committee Meeting September 12. Motion to amend was seconded by Councilman John Landwehr, and approved unanimously. Bill 2001 -73 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed, as amended, by the following vote as Ordinance 13271: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, and Vogel Nay: None 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. Councilman Carol Blaney requested that Bill 2001 -80 be withdrawn, and placed on the agenda for the next work session. RESOLUTIONS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2001 8 a. RS2001 -19 Authorizing City to Obtain Health Insurance Through United Healthcare (Vincent) Councilman Larry Vincent moved for adoption, seconded by Councilman Carol Blaney, and approved unanimously. RS2001 -20 Authorizing City to Withdraw From Participation in Missouri Consolidated Health Care Plans Program (Vincent) Councilman Carol Blaney moved for adoption, seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent, and approved unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Schedule Council Work Session to discuss following: a. Convention Center (Councilman Angle) b. City Priorities (Councilman Angle) c. Five -Year Capital Improvement Plan (Councilman Angle) d. School AREA Studies - JBM Consulting Engineers (Councilman Angle) Belair School e. Police Department Policy - Underage Drinking (Councilman Angle) f. Sidewalks - Liability Issues (Councilman Angle) g. Sidewalks - Vaults (Councilman Angle) h. Racial Profiling (Councilman Angle) City Administrator Rich Mays asked Council Members to submit to his secretary three or four "off Council" Monday evening dates that would be open for them to schedule work session(s) to discuss the above, as well as some other items which Council requested for discussion. Based on those dates, they will be contacted within the next few days to schedule work sessions. Councilman Roy Viessman asked questions about city personnel who may be called into active duty as a result of the September 11 terrorist attacks in New York and Washington. Human Resources Director Gail Strope stated that the city's personnel policy manual does have provision to pay city personnel called into active duty the difference between their military pay and their city salary for a period of six months. Councilman Edith Vogel made comments regarding the display of the U.S. flag in the central business district. She stated that no city ordinance prohibits flags on flagpoles in that district, and REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2001 9 that although there may not be flags on flagpoles in that district, most of the shops in the area do have flags on display in their business windows. Councilman Carol Blaney congratulated fellow Council Member Bob Weber on his upcoming September 28 marriage. UNFINISH ED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business brought before the Council. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Councilman Charles Jackson announced that the September Public Works and Planning Committee meeting has been canceled. Councilman Cliff Olsen announced the Stormwater Open House Meeting will be held for Wards Two and Four on Thursday, September 27, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM in the City Council Chambers. GO INTO CLOSED SESSION President Pro Tempore Charles Jackson announced that pursuant to Sec. 610.021 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the Chair would entertain a motion for the Council to go into Closed Session to discuss one the following: a. Personnel [Sec. 610.021(3)] A motion was made by Councilman Cliff Olsen to go into Closed Session, seconded by Councilman John Landwehr, and approved by the following roll -call vote at 9:30 P.M. • Aye: Angle, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, and Vogel Nay: Blaney