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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20011001REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 1, 2001 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of October 1, 2001, 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 CALL 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. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Boy Scout Troop 104 to Missouri Task Force 1 — Councilman Cliff Olsen, the troop's leader, introduced the Boy Scout Troop , and stated that the boys had recently had fund - raises to help Missouri Task Force 1 in their efforts in the rescue and cleanup of the World Trade Center terrorist attack in New York City. Some members of the Task Force were also present, and accepted a check for $500 from the troop. The Task Force members and Councilman Cliff Olsen thanked the employees stepped in to fill in for the Task Force members while they were in New York. Mr. Don R. ( "Dick ") Preston, 816 S. Summit Drive, Holts Summit. Mr. Preston, a retired city employee, expressed his concerns with information he had recently received regarding a group of retirees who will be paying increased rates for health benefits. Mr. Preston asked the Council to rectify the situation that he felt it was inequitable whereby the city negotiated lower rates for one group of beneficiaries by increasing the rates of another group. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Half Cent Sales Tax Power Point Presentation — Duane Schreimann & Phil Freeman made a presentation and showed several overhead pictures of past projects achieved by the half cent REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 1, 2001 2 sales tax funding, and projects that need to be addressed in the future. They stated that without the tax that many projects in Jefferson City could not be accomplished, and encouraged citizens to go to the polls on November 6 and cast their ballot in favor of the tax. They stated that since this will be the only issue on the ballot, voter participation will be more important than ever. Messrs. Schreimann and Freeman stated that they will be available to make this same presentation to civic organizations, and to arrange such presentation, they can call Mr. Schreimann at 636 -8135, or call the City Clerk's office at 634 -6311 who can then relay the information to Mr. Schreimann. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were presented to the Council for their approval by consent: a. Council Meeting Minutes September 4, 2001 (Held Over from 9 -17) b. Council Meeting Minutes September 17, 2001 c. Approval of Charles Lansford as Employee Representative for LAGERS Annual Meeting Councilman Cliff Olsen stated that a typographical error on page ten of the September 4 Council Meeting Minutes (as revised) should be corrected to change the date of the referenced meeting from "August 16" to "August 20," and made a motion to approve the consent agenda as amended with that correction. Motion was seconded by Councilman Roy Viessman, and approved with Councilman Carol Blaney voting "Nay." BIDS OVER $25,000 a. Sole Source Procurement— Biological Process for Hydrogen Sulfide Control (Odor), Wastewater Utilities Division A motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson for approval, motion was seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent, 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. August 2001 Finance Report b. Police Personnel Board, May 4, 2000 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 1, 2001 3 ANNOUNCEMENTS BY TH E MAYOR There were no announcements made by the Mayor at this time. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2001 -100, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULEA(SPEED LIMITS), SUBPARAGRAPH (G), (TWENTY MILES PER HOUR) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, PERTAINING TO SPEED LIMIT ON JACKSON STREETATTHE SIMONSEN FRESHMAN CENTER. Bill 2001 -101, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 22- 161 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO FINES IN RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING ZONES. Bill 2001 -102, 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 EAST ELM STREET. Councilman Charles Jackson suggested that the City revisit this ordinance because it will negatively affect the barber shop / beauty shop and the adult daycare center located in the proposed "no parking" zones. Public Works Director Marty Brose stated that he would check into the possibility of moving the prohibited zone to make sure these businesses have plenty of parking left. Bill 2001 -103, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH STANLEY MERHOFF FOR GROUND LEASE AT JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. Bill 2001 -104, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AIRPORT TERMINAL LEASE AGREEMENT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 1, 2001 4 WITH L. C. FLIGHT SHOP. Councilman Steve Nelson asked if the Council would consider suspending the rules on both bills 2001 -104 and 2001 -107 so that these two businesses can get started earlier to help the airport. Other Council members agreed that this would be a good idea. Councilman Carol Blaney requested suspension of the rules on Bill 2001 -104, and there were no objections by any Council Members. Bill 2001 -104 was then read second and third times by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance No. 13280: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, and Vogel Nay: None Bill 2001 -105, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A SECTION 5311 OPERATING ASSISTANCE GRANT AGREEMENT FOR GENERAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PROJECT. Bill 2001 -106, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 3.5 OF THE FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN FOR CITY EMPLOYEES AS APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 12181. Councilman Carol Blaney asked City Administrator Rich Mays to see if there is something that can be done to address the situation which was discussed by Mr. Preston earlier in the meeting pertaining to retirees' health benefit costs. Bill 2001 -107, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SCOTT AND KAREN RAITHEL, D /B /A NICK'S HOMESTEAD FOR AIRPORT RESTAURANT OPERATION. Councilman Carol Blaney requested suspension of the rules on Bill 2001 -104, and there were no objections by any Council Members. Bill 2001 -104 was then read second and third times by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance No. 13281: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, and Vogel Nay: None REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 1, 2001 5 Bill 2001 -108, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH MISSOURI TRANSIT LINES, INC. FOR INTER -CITY BUT ROUTE AND LEASE OF BUS TERMINAL FACILITY. Bill 2001 -109, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COLE COUNTY ASSESSOR FOR PROPERTY ASSESSMENT SERVICES. Bill 2001 -110, sponsored by Councilman Olsen, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, TERMINATING ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE LOAN PROGRAMS AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 11884 AND 12884. Bill 2001 -111, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE FACILITIES AS A PART OF THE JEFFERSON CITY GREENWAY SYSTEM. Bill 2001 -112, 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 THE 100 BLOCK OF KINGSBURY COURT AND 3234 AND 3238 NORTH TEN MILE DRIVE (LOTS 35 -47 FOREST GATE SUBDIVISION) FROM RA -1, MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO RS -2, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL. Bill 2001 -113, 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 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. Bill 2001 -114, sponsored by Councilman Nelson, entitled: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 1, 2001 6 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. City Counselor Allen Garner stated that the title as printed for Bill 2001 -114 is incorrect and will need to be changed to the following before the bill is voted on at the next meeting: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON PERTAINING TO VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES. Bill 2001 -115, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD FOR SEWER LINE CROSSING. BILLS PENDING Bill 2001-91, sponsored by Councilmen Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel, and Weber, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ESTABLISHING PRIMARYAND GENERAL ELECTION DATES IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, FOR 2002. Bill 2001 -91 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed, as substituted at the September 17, 2001 Council Meeting, by the following vote as Ordinance 13272: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, and Vogel Nay: None 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. Councilman Larry Vincent moved to accept the substitute to Bill 2001 -92 which was in the September 28 Council Packets, seconded by Councilman Roy Viessman, and approved unanimously. Bill 2001 -92 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed, as substituted, by the following vote as Ordinance 13273: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, and REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 1, 2001 7 Vogel Nay: None 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. Councilman Charles Jackson moved to accept the substitute to Bill 2001 -93 which was in the September 28 Council Packets, seconded by Councilman Carol Blaney, and approved unanimously. Bill 2001 -92 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed, as substituted, by the following vote as Ordinance 13274: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, and Vogel Nay: None 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. Councilman Larry Vincent moved to accept the substitute to Bill 2001 -92 which was in the September 28 Council Packets, seconded by Councilman Roy Viessman, and approved unanimously. Bill 2001 -92 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed, as substituted, by the following vote as Ordinance 13273: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, and Vogel Nay: None 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. Councilman Carol Blaney requested that Bill 2001 -95 be placed on the Informal Calendar at this time. Bill 2001 -96, sponsored by Councilman Jackson & Vincent, entitled: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 1, 2001 8 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. Councilman Carol Blaney moved to accept the substitute to Bill 2001 -96 which was in the September 28 Council Packets, seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent, and approved unanimously. Bill 2001 -92 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed, as substituted, by the following vote as Ordinance 13276: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, and Vogel Nay: None 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 -97 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13277: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, and Vogel Nay: None 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 -98 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13278: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, and Vogel Nay: None 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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 1, 2001 9 CONTRACTING FOR RENOVATION OF CITY ANNEX LOWER LEVEL Bill 2001 -99 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13279: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, and Vogel Nay: None NEW BUSINESS Schedule Council Work Session to discuss following: a. Kathy Lou Toler vs. Jefferson City Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. (Councilman Clyde Angle) Councilman Clyde Angle read the points contained in his court filing to intervene on behalf of the City in this case. Following Mr. Angle's comments, Councilman Steve Nelson requested permission from the Chair to make comments on this matter from the podium. Mayor Tom Rackers granted Councilman Nelson permission to do so. Councilman Nelson read a prepared statement on this matter which stated his concern with citizens' right to privacy. b. City Administrator Rich Mays stated that after a poll of the Council had been conducted, the date which most Council Members chose to schedule a work session was 5:30 PM on Monday, October 29. The meeting will be held at that time, but several other Council Members suggested that more than one session would need to be held in order to address all the topics on the agenda, so other dates should also be explored in addition to the October 29 meeting. Councilman Jackson will be coordinating these work sessions, and he said he would work with the Council to find the best dates for the meetings. UNFINISH ED BUSINESS Councilman Clyde Angle asked if the Bassman house which the City owned had been sold yet. Assistant to the City Administrator Melva Fast stated that the agreement with the Housing Authority was that the purchase of the property would become effective November 1, and any demolition applications would become effective after that date. Councilman Angle stated that he has an idea for building the City a convention center, and that he would make an announcement in the near future about his ideas, and asked that it be placed on the October 29 work session agenda. Councilman Steve Nelson thanked the staff and Councilman Cliff Olsen for the successful stormwater meetings which just concluded. Councilman Olsen stated that a lot of good input had been received and now the city and the consultants will be using that information to move forward in addressing the problems the city has with stormwater issues. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 1, 2001 10 COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Councilman Charles Jackson announced that the October Public Works and Planning Committee meeting has been scheduled for October 25, which is a slight change in the normal scheduling of monthly meetings. ADJOURN MENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, a motion was made by Councilman Cliff Olsen