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Home My Public Portal About20020318REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 18, 2002 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of March 18, 2002, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Tom Rackers. Prayer was offered by Councilman Cliff Olsen, 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, Vincent, Vogel, and Weber Absent: None A quorum was declared present. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Councilman John Landwehr announced to the several persons present who planned to speak on Bill 2001 -186 that he was going to withdraw that bill. He encouraged the Council to revisit that issue at a later date. Ms. Carrie Carroll encouraged the Council to pass the central business district sidewalk project because she believed it would greatly improve the city's image. Ms. Tammy Lootens, 6912 Bode Ferry Road, Vice - President of Premier Bank and President of Capital Mainstreet Association, also encouraged passage of the sidewalk bill. Councilman Roy Viessman made a presentation regarding the issue of respect for City staff. He commended the Mayor, City Administrator, Assistant to the City Administrator Melva Fast, each city Department Director and Division Directors Charles Lansford, Janice McMillan, and Tom Jones, and asked his fellow Council Members to join in thanking them for the hard work they do. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were brought before the Council for their consideration: a. Council Meeting Minutes March 18, 2002 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 18, 2002 Bid 1999 - Street Marking Paint, Dept. of Transportation c. Bid 2004 - Ferric Chloride, Community Development Dept., Plant Councilman Edith Vogel noted that the March 4 minutes were correct, but that the date of the Council Minutes as listed on the consent agenda should have been March 4 instead of March 18. Her correction was so noted by the City Clerk. A motion was made by Councilman Carol Blaney to approve the Consent Agenda as corrected, seconded by Councilman Steve Nelson, and approved unanimously. BIDS OVER $25,000 Bid 1991 - Wildland Firefighting Protective Equipment/Gear, Fire Dept. Councilman Larry Vincent requested that this be held over pending further information. 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. Public Works & Planning Committee, Dec. 20, 2001, and January 24, 2002 b. Police Personnel Board, March 7, 2002 c. Transportation and Traffic Commission, February 7, 2002 d. Parks and Recreation Commission, February 11, 2002 e. February 2002 Finance Report f. Planning and Zoning Commission, February 14, 2002 g. Report of Special Public Hearing on Proposed Zoning Ordinance, March 14, 2002 Pedestrian - Bicycle Task Force, March 6, 2002 ANNOUNCEMENTS BY TH E MAYOR Mayor Tom Rackers made an announcement regarding comportment of Council Members toward city staff during public meetings. He stated that he will rule any council member out of order if needed in such instances. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 18, 2002 APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Mayor Tom Rackers recommended the following appointees to the Prison Redevelopment Commission: Mark Schreiber – 2 years John Landwehr — 3 years John Sheehan — 3 years A motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson for approval of the appointments as recommended, seconded by Councilman Steve Nelson and approved unanimously. Mayor Tom Rackers explained what the duties of the Commission would be and thanked the three appointees for consenting to donate their time and expertise in this important capacity. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2001 -188, 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. Councilman Nelson requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 2001 -188 placed on third reading and final passage. There were no objections to the request for suspension of the rules. Bill 2001 -188 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13364: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2001 -189, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH VISION QUEST FOR CLOSED CIRCUIT TV SYSTEMS UPGRADE. Bill 2001 -190, sponsored by Councilmen Landwehr, Nelson, Vogel, and Blaney, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2001 -2002 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE SALES TAX "D" CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND. Bill 2001 -191, sponsored by Councilmen Landwehr, Nelson, Vogel, and Blaney, entitled: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 18, 2002 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH APAC FOR THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT SIDEWALK PROJECT. Bill 2001 -192, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH STERLING EXCAVATION AND ERECTION, INC. FOR ALGOA REGIONAL COLLECTION SYSTEM SEWERS. BILLS PENDING Bill 2001 -180, sponsored by Councilmen Blaney, Jackson, and Landwehr, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH STOCKMAN STONEWORKS FOR THE WOODLAND / OLD CITY CEMETERY PLOT RESTORATION PROJECT. Bill 2001 -180 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13357: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2001 -181, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH GBH BUILDERS, INC. FOR CITY HALL REMODELING PROJECT. Bill 2001 -181 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13358: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2001 -182, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 18, 2002 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SAMCO BUSINESS PRODUCTS FOR FURNITURE FOR CITY HALL REMODELING PROJECT. Bill 2001 -182 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13359: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2001 -183, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2001 -2002 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. Bill 2001 -183 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13360: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2001 -184, sponsored by Councilman Landwehr, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, REPEALING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, ORDINANCE 11075 AND ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND ENACTING A NEW ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE SAME SUBJECT. Bill 2001 -184 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. Councilman John Landwehr moved that the technical amendments which were distributed to the Council in the March 15 packets be approved, seconded by Councilman Carol Blaney and approved unanimously. Bill 2001 -184 was then passed, as amended, by the following vote as Ordinance 13361: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Council Members commended everyone who was involved in the process for drafting the new zoning ordinance and thanked them for their hard work. Bill 2001 -185, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 18, 2002 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH I.A.F.F. LOCAL 671. Bill 2001 -185 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13362: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2001 -186, sponsored by Councilman Landwehr, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL LICENSES. Councilman John Landwehr requested that Bill 2001 -186 be withdrawn at this time. He encouraged the Council to look at this issue again after the beginning of the new Council Year in April because he feels it is an issue which still needs dealt with. Bill 2001 -187, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, Blaney, and Vogel, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE PROGRAM /VOLUNTEER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MAN'S BEST FRIEND, INC., A MISSOURI NOT -FOR- PROFIT CORPORATION. Bill 2001 -187 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13363: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Viessman, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None RESOLUTIONS RS2001 -30 Special Tax Bill for Downtown Sidewalks (Landwehr, Nelson, Vogel, and Blaney). A motion was made by Councilman John Landwehr for adoption, seconded by Councilman Carol Blaney, and approved with Councilman John Landwehr abstaining. RS2001 -31 Authorizing BusinessLink Services with Central Bank (Vincent). A motion was made by Councilman Carol Blaney for adoption, seconded by Councilman REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 18, 2002 Larry Vincent and approved unanimously. RS2001 -32 Authorizing Execution of Wire Transfer Agreement with Central Bank (Vincent). A motion was made by Councilman Carol Blaney for adoption, seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson, and approved unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Cliff Olsen made a motion that the city file a declaratory judgment in the Circuit Court regarding the residency of Sharon Keating for the Fourth Ward City Council race. Councilman Roy Viessman seconded the motion for discussion purposes. Following discussion, the motion was defeated with Councilman Olsen voting "Aye" and Councilman Angle abstaining. Councilman Bob Weber asked Charles Lansford to announce information about the annual spring trash pick -up. Mr. Lansford announced the dates and requirements for the cleanup as follows: East of Jefferson Street Monday, April 29; West of Jefferson Street Monday, May 6. He emphasized that "white good" appliances will no longer be picked up, and that a free tire drop -off will be May 11 at the Cole County Public Works Facility at 5055 Monticello Road. Councilman John Landwehrcommended the Parks and Recreation Department for the 40th annual Ice Show. Several hundred people attended the event, and approximately 300+ persons participated in the event. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Councilman Charles Jackson announced Public Works and Planning Committee meeting for Thursday, March 21 at 6:30 PM. APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES Closed Session Minutes of February 18, 2002. A motion was made by Councilman Carol Blaney for approval, seconded by Councilman Roy Viessman and approved unanimously. ADJOURN MENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, a motion was made by Councilman Carol Blaney for adjournment, seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent and approved unanimously at 7:50 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 18, 2002