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Home My Public Portal About20000703REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 3, 2000 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of July 3, 2000, was convened at 8:00 A.M. by Mayor Tom Rackers. Prayer was offered by Councilman Edith Vogel, 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, Stella, and Vogel Absent: Vincent and Weber A quorum was declared present. PRESENTATIONS FROM GALLERY There were no presentations from the gallery at this time. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes of June 19 City Council Meeting b. Approval of Driveway in Excess of 40 feet c. RENEWAL Bid 1828, Influent / Effluent and Sludge Cake Sample Testing d. Authorizing Increase in Planning Amount in Contract with Sverdrup Civil, Inc. for Wastewater Systems Analysis A motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson for approval of the only Items a, b, and c of the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by Councilman Carol Blaney and approved unanimously BIDS OVER $25,000 a. Bid 1883 — Concrete and Concrete Products A motion was made by Councilman Larry Vincent for approval, motion was seconded by Councilman Steve Nelson, and approved unanimously. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 3, 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. Cable Quality Commission, March 16, 2000 b. Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, May 16, 2000 c. Missouri River Regional Library Annual Audit Report (too large to copy for general distribution —may be viewed in City Clerk's office) ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR Mayor Tom Rackers congratulated the following recipients of the May Yard of the Month award for the City, and asked that staff mail the award to them: a. May Yard of the Month Award — Bayne & Joan Keenan, 1310 Elmerine Avenue BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2000 -33, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 34 -98, SUBPARAGRAPH (B), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, PERTAINING TO TAXICAB FARES. Bill 2000 -34, sponsored by Councilman Stella, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF DEL CERRO SUBDIVISION, SECTION SIX, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 2000 -35, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SHO -ME COACH LINES, INC. FOR INTER -CITY BUS ROUTE. Councilman Charles Jackson asked questions of Public Works Director Marty Brose about (1) bus route scheduling, (2) why was the renewal not addressed when it expired in November, 1999, (3) is anyone monitoring the company to make sure they are in compliance with agreement? Mr. Brose stated that he would get Council the information REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 3, 2000 about scheduling, that the lateness of the renewal is due to an oversight on the part of staff, and that the company provides monthly statements showing revenues and expenses, and that monthly discussions are held about these statements. Bill 2000 -36, sponsored by Councilman Jackson & Angle, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH DON SCHNIEDERS EXCAVATING COMPANY, INC. FOR 2000 STORM WATER PROJECT NO. 1. Bill 2000 -37, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. Councilman Charles Jackson and other Council Members requested copies of the Airport Master Plan before the next Council Meeting so they can have more information to consider before voting on bill 2000 -37. Bill 2000 -38, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING A PORTION OF A STREET RIGHT -OF -WAY LOCATED AT CHESTNUT STREET BETWEEN AND SITUATE IN OUTLOT NOS. 90 AND 99 OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON AND THE RELINQUISHMENT OF EASEMENT RIGHTS IN A PART THEREOF. Bill 2000 -39, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING A PORTION OF A STREET RIGHT -OF -WAY LOCATED AT WEST ELM STREET EAST OF WASHINGTON STREET AND WEST OF WEARS CREEK. BILLS PENDING Bill 2000 -27, 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), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, PERTAINING TO A PORTION OF ADAMS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 3, 2000 STREET. Bill 2000 -27 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13075: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Stella, and Vogel Nay: None Bill 2000 -28, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (V), (HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACES), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF A PORTION OF DUNKLIN STREET. Bill 2000 -28 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13076: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Stella, and Vogel Nay: None Bill 2000 -29, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401 (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE G, (STOP INTERSECTIONS), SUBPARAGRAPH (B), (OTHER SPECIFIED INTERSECTIONS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF THE INTERSECTION OF JACKSON STREET AT UNION STREET. Bill 2000 -29 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13077: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Stella, and Vogel Nay: None Bill 2000 -30, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401 (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE G, (STOP INTERSECTIONS), SUBPARAGRAPH (B), (OTHER SPECIFIED INTERSECTIONS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF THE INTERSECTIONS OF SOUTHGATE LANE AT DUANE SWIFT PARKWAY; AND DUANE SWIFT PARKWAY, EAST, AT DUANE SWIFT PARKWAY, NORTH - SOUTH. Bill 2000 -30 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 3, 2000 following vote as Ordinance 13078: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Stella, and Vogel Nay: None Bill 2000 -31, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH STOKES ELECTRIC FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICES. Bill 2000 -31 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13079: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Stella, and Vogel Nay: None Bill 2000 -32, sponsored by Councilmen Jackson and Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ASHTEN HILLS DEVELOPMENT LLC FOR STORMWATER AND GREENWAY TRAIL PURPOSES. Bill 2000 -13080 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance : Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Stella, and Vogel Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR 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. Councilman Carol Blaney requested that Bill 2000 -16 remain on the Informal Calendar. 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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 3, 2000 THE MISSOURI HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR IMPROVEMENT TO THE INTERSECTION OF DIX ROAD, SOUTHWEST BOULEVARD, AND MISSOURI BOULEVARD. Councilman Jackson requested that Bill 2000 -21 remain on the Informal Calendar at this time. 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. Councilman Jackson requested that Bill 2000 -22 remain on the Informal Calendar at this time. Councilman Charles Jackson suggested that the Council hold aworksession at 12:00 noon on Monday, July 17, to discuss bills 2000 -21 and 2000 -22, and he requested that staff prepare the appropriate agendas and notices for such a meeting. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Clyde Angle encouraged citizens to volunteer to serve on the action committees currently being recruited. Councilman Steve Nelson stated he has received several complaints about the sight problem at the intersection of Adams & Capitol Avenue, on the south side, due to a large truck that parks at the corner and blocks sight for vehicles needing to pull out into the intersection. Public Works Director Marty Brose stated he would have staff look into that location. Councilman Steve Nelson stated he has received several complaints about the older parking meters in the downtown area that don't work properly. Public Works Director Marty Brose encouraged anyone who finds such a problem to call and report it to city staff. He also stated that the city is planning to replace the remainder of the older meters in this next budget with the newer digital meters. Councilman Clyde Angle asked for a report showing a breakdown of the increased jail costs, as well as the reason the persons were sent to jail. Finance Director Steve Schlueter stated he would get that information and get back to Councilman Angle. Councilman Clyde Angle asked if the City has received information from the Attorney General's office about the new "profiling" legislation recently enacted. Police Chief Roger Schroeder stated that the Attorney General's office has a deadline with which they must comply to get the information to the affected entitles and that they information is being prepared to comply with that deadline. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 3, 2000 Councilman Cliff Olsen announced that the Third Ward meeting will be televised on JCTV, Channel 3, on Thursday, July 13 at 8:00 PM. Councilman Charles Jackson made comments regarding item (d) which was removed from approval on the Consent Agenda. He suggested that the Council Members read a copy of the city's procurement policies, and stated his continuing concerns with compliance with those policies. UNFINISH ED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business to come before the Council at this time. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS There were no liaison reports given at this time. GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION A motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson that the Council go into Executive Session at this time to discuss matters pertaining to real estate, litigation and personnel. Motion was seconded by Councilman Carol Blaney, and approved unanimously at 8:45 A.M. by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Stella, and Vogel Nay: None