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Home My Public Portal About20000605REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 5, 2000 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of June 5, 2000, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Tom Rackers. Prayer was offered by Councilman Leonard Stella, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CAL The following Council Members were present for the roll call: Present: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Nelson Olsen, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Absent: Landwehr A quorum was declared present. PRESENTATIONS FROM GALLERY Mr. Roger Verslues, 816 Nelson Drive, made a presentation regarding his request to rezone Green Meadows (Bill 2000 -15). Following Mr. Verslues's presentation, Council Members asked questions about the rezoning. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes of May 15 City Council Meeting b. Approving Assignment of Fixed Base Operator Lease at Jefferson City Memorial Airport A motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented, motion was seconded by Councilman Carol Blaney, and approved unanimously BIDS OVER $25,000 a. Cole County Cooperative 2000 -02 Bid for Road Materials (Held Over from May 15 Council Meeting) A motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson for approval, motion was seconded by Councilman Carol Blaney and approved unanimously. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 5, 2000 MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED Mayor Tom Rackers announced that the following minutes and reports of City boards and commissions have been received, and are on file for review, by the City Clerk's Office: a. Public Works & Planning Committee, April 27, 2000 b. Planning & Zoning Commission, April 13, 2000 c. Parks & Recreation Commission, April 10, 2000 d. Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, April 12, 2000 e. Finance Report for April 2000 f. Historic Preservation Commission, April 11, 2000 g. Board of Electrical Examiners & Review, December 8, 1999 h. Plumbing Board of Review, Sept. 1, 1999 APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Mayor Tom Rackers recommended the following appointments to City boards and commissions: a. Finance Committee — Entire City Council b. Public Works & Planning Committee — Entire City Council A motion was made by Councilman Larry Vincent for approval of the appointments, motion was seconded by Councilman Carol Blaney, and approved unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR Mayor Tom Rackers commended Councilman Carol Blaney for her recent efforts on behalf of the "Pet Parade" which was held in Jefferson City. Councilman Blaney thanked the following committee members for their tireless efforts in helping make this fifth annual event a great success: Bobbie Howard Roma Popp Michelle Woodward Stacey Bates Lynelle Dozier REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 5, 2000 Councilman Blaney also thanked Joe Wilson for his help in the event. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2000 -15, 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 90.23 ACRES (PROPOSED RESERVE TRACT A & B) IN THE RIVER'S EDGE SUBDIVISION, FROM RS -1, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO RU, RURAL DISTRICT. Bill 2000 -16, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BUCHER, WILLIS & RATLIFF CORPORATION FOR DESIGN OF TAXIWAY AND ROAD AT JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. Bill 2000 -17, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH DIVERSIFIED INDUSTRIAL MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS FOR TWIN POST HOIST. Bill 2000 -18, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A STORMWATER GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES. Bill 2000 -19, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAY & TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT FORA SECTION 5311 CAPITAL ASSISTANCE GRANT AGREEMENT FOR TWIN POST HOIST AND RADIO EQUIPMENT (MO -18- X020). Bill 2000 -20, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III OF THE CODE OF CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO TRANSIT SYSTEM FARES. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 5, 2000 Bill 2000 -21, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A COST PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR IMPROVEMENT TO THE INTERSECTION OF DIX ROAD, SOUTHWEST BOULEVARD, AND MISSOURI BOULEVARD. Bill 2000 -22, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH GEORGE BUTLER AND ASSOCIATES FOR DIX /SOUTHWEST BOULEVARD CONNECTOR. Bill 2000 -23, sponsored by Councilmen Jackson and Weber, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING THE RIGHT -OF -WAY AND EASEMENTS LOCATED IN SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, GRANTED BY THE CAPITAL CITY INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION AND RECORDED IN BOOK370, PAGE 793, AND IN BOOK 370, PAGE 798, OF THE COLE COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE. Bill 2000 -24, sponsored by Councilmen Jackson and Weber, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING A FORMER RIGHT-OF-WAY ON A PORTION OF SOUTH COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE. Bill 2000 -25, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 1999 -2000 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND, THE PARKS AND RECREATION FUND, THE TRANSIT FUND, THE GRANT FUND, AND THE WASTEWATER FUND. Bill 2000 -26, sponsored by Councilmen Stella and Jackson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH U. S. BANCORP PIPER JAFFRAY FOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR SERVICES. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 5, 2000 BILLS PENDING Bill 2000 -9, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MISSOURI AMERICAN WATER COMPANY FOR SEWER BILLING SERVICES. Bill 2000 -9 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13061: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Nelson, Olsen, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2000 -10, sponsored by Councilmen Jackson & Nelson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON ASPHALT COMPANY FOR THE 2000 MILLING AND OVERLAY PROGRAM. Bill 2000 -10 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13062: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Nelson, Olsen, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2000 -11, sponsored by Councilmen Jackson & Stella, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SVERDRUP FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. Bill 2000 -11 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13063: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Nelson, Olsen, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2000 -12, 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. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 5, 2000 Bill 2000 -12 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13064: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Nelson, Olsen, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2000 -13, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH LOWES HOME CENTER AND MISSOURI BOULEVARD LLC FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO WILDWOOD DRIVE. Bill 2000 -13 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13065: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Nelson, Olsen, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2000 -14, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH VOICESTREAM PCS I I CORP. FOR CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES LOCATED AT FIRE STATION #4. Bill 2000 -14 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13066: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Nelson, Olsen, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None NEW BUSINESS Councilman Carol Blaney commended the Jefferson City Street Division for their hard work following the June 4 storm that passed through the City. Councilman Larry Vincent stated that a draft demolition ordinance had been sent to the Council Members, and asked that anyone with suggestions or input please let staff know so they can be discussed before it is introduced in the near future. Councilman Steve Nelson stated that he had received a letter from the Central East Side Neighborhood Association which indicated the group was discussing the possibility of hiring REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 5, 2000 an attorney to make sure city laws were being enforced against persons who commit crimes in their neighborhood. He was concerned that the citizens felt the need to hire an attorney to ensure that laws were being enforced when the City is supposed to be doing that in the form of the Police Department and the municipal court system. Councilman Carol Blaney announced that a meeting to discuss downtown revitalization would be held on June 6, 2000, at 7:00 P.M. at 212 E. High Street. Anyone interested in this issue was invited to attend. UNFINISH ED BUSIN ESS Councilman Charles Jackson thanked staff for the additional information which was provided at his request on the cooperative bid ( "Bids over $25,000 "), and also the contract information which accompanied the contract bills in this Council Packet. He stated it makes it much easier to understand what the Council is being asked to consider when they have this type of information. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Councilman Larry Vincent announced the Environmental Services Committee meeting will be held Tuesday, June 15, 2000, at 5:15 P.M. ADJOURN MENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, a motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Carol Blaney, and approved unanimously at 7:50 P.M.