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Home My Public Portal About20000918REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 2000 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of September 18, 2000, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Councilman John Landwehr in the absence of Mayor Tom Rackers and President Pro Tempore Steve Nelson. 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, Landwehr, Olsen, Stella, Vincent, Vogel, and Weber Absent: Jackson and Nelson A quorum was declared present. ELECTION OF PRESIDING OFFICER FOR MEETING A motion was made by Councilman Cliff Olsen that Councilman John Landwehr be elected to serve as Presiding Officer for this meeting, motion was seconded by Councilman Carol Blaney, and approved unanimously. PRESENTATIONS FROM GALLERY No one asked to make a presentation at this meeting. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes of September 5, 2000, City Council Meeting Authorizing Extension of Contract with Marsh, USA for Property and Casualty Insurance Brokerage Services (Held Over from September 5 Agenda) c. Bid 1898 - Body Armor, Fire Department d. Approval of Additional Expenditures under Aramark Contract e. Designate Employer Representative for LAGERS Councilman John Landwehr stated that several Council Members have indicated they REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 2000 wished to vote on the Consent Agenda items individually so that each one can be discussed prior to approval. Item (a): Councilman Larry Vincent made a motion to approve as presented, the motion was seconded by Councilman Carol Blaney and approved unanimously. Item (b): Councilman Larry Vincent requested that this item be held over again until the October 2 Council Meeting. Item (c): Councilman Cliff Olsen requested that the Council receive more information from staff about this particular bid. Councilman John Landwehr recommended that Councilman Olsen meet with Fire Chief Robert Rennick, Finance Director Steve Schlueter, and Purchasing Division Director James Hartley to resolve his questions. Any other Council Members interested in this item may also wish to attend this meeting, and Councilman Cliff Olsen stated he would let the Council know when such a meeting is set up. Item (d): Following discussion, Councilman Larry Vincent made a motion to approve, with the stipulation that Council is provided information about what funds the money will be paid from. Motion was seconded by Councilman Cliff Olsen and approved with Councilman Clyde Angle voting "Nay." Item (e): Councilman John Landwehr announced that City Administrator Rich Mays has requested that his designation of Charles Lansford, Interim Director of Planning & Code Enforcement, as employer representative to LAGERS be approved. A motion was made by Councilman Larry Vincent to approve the designation of Mr. Lansford, seconded by Councilman Bob Weber, and approved unanimously. MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED Councilman John Landwehr 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. Transportation & Traffic Commission, August 10, 2000 b. Board of Adjustment, August 8, 2000 c. August 2000 Financial Reports ANNOUNCEMENTS BY TH E MAYOR Councilman John Landwehr made the following announcements on behalf of Mayor Tom Rackers: a. August Yard of the Month Award — John & Sherrie Downs, 954 Westwood Drive. The award will be mailed to Mr. and Mrs. Downs since they could not be present to accept it in person. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 2000 September Yard of the Month — Peggy Davis, 1925 Hayselton Drive. Ms. Davis was present to accept the award, and presented the City with a bouquet of flowers from her personal garden. c. New Appointments Recently Made to Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Linda Van Vactor James Cox MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS There were no appointments to come before the Council at this time. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2000 -66, 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 STADIUM BOULEVARD. Bill 2000 -67, 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 LIVINGSTON STREET AT BINDER DRIVE, AND SCHEDULE H (YIELD INTERSECTION), BY THE REMOVAL OF THE INTERSECTION OF LIVINGSTON STREET AND BINDER DRIVE. Bill 2000 -68, 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 HOUGH PARK STREET Bill 2000 -69, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 2000 MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO FEED MIGRATORY WATERFOWL WITHIN THE CITY AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. Councilman Larry Vincent made a motion to amend Section 1 of Bill 2000 -69 by deleting language pertaining to imprisonment, to read as follows: B. A violation of this ordinance shall be punishable by a fine of not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00). by imprisonment fiom one (1) day to ninety (90) days in jail, or both such in an d imprisonment. He stated that this language was inadvertently left in from a previously drafted version. The motion to amend was seconded by Councilman Bob Weber and approved unanimously. Bill 2000 -70, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR A NARCOTICS CONTROL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT AND AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS, AMENDING THE 1999 -2000 ANNUAL BUDGET WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. Bill 2000 -71, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH WEATHERCRAFT, INC. FOR AIRPORT TERMINAL ROOF REPLACEMENT. Bill 2000 -72, sponsored by Councilmen Vincent, Stella, Landwehr, Olsen, and Jackson, 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 Larry Vincent requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 2000 -72 placed on final passage due to the time constraints on the open enrollment for employee benefits. There were no objections to the request for suspension of the rules. Bill 2000 -72 was read second and third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13109: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Landwehr, Olsen, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 2000 Bill 2000 -73, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 34 -28, SUBPARAGRAPH (E), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO TRANSIT SYSTEM FARES. BILLS PENDING Bill 2000 -61, 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. Bill 2000 -61 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13110: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Landwehr, Olsen, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2000 -62, 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 BOLIVAR STREET. Bill 2000 -62 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13111: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Landwehr, Olsen, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2000 -63, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401 (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, SCHEDULE H, (YIELD SIGNS), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), BY THE ADDITION OF SCHELLRIDGE ROAD AT EAST SCHELLRIDGE ROAD. Bill 2000 -63 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13112: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Landwehr, Olsen, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 2000 Nay: None Bill 2000 -64, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, RENEWING AN EXISTING FRANCHISE AND GRANTING FOR A PERIOD OF TWENTY (20) YEARS TO UNION ELECTRIC COMPANY, A CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, THE FRANCHISE, RIGHT, PERMISSION AND AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT, RECONSTRUCT, EXCAVATE FOR, PLACE, MAINTAIN, OPERATE, AND USE ITS POLES, TOWERS, WIRES, CONDUITS, CONDUCTORS, MANHOLES, UNDERGROUND VAULTS, MAINS, PIPES, AND OTHER EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, IN, ALONG, ACROSS, OVER AND UNDER THE STREETS, ROADS, ALLEYS, SIDEWALKS, SQUARES, BRIDGES, AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON CITY AND AREAS DEDICATED TO THE CITY FOR PUBLIC UTILITY USE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRANSMITTING, FURNISHING, DISTRIBUTING AND SELLING ELECTRICITY AND NATURAL AND /OR ARTIFICIAL GAS FOR LIGHT, HEAT, POWER AND OTHER PURPOSES WITHIN AND THROUGH SAID CITY, PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH GRANT, IMPOSING CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS UPON THE GRANTEE, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, SUCCESSIVELY, IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. Bill 2000 -64 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13113: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Landwehr, Olsen, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2000 -65, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE LIGHTING BY ELECTRICITY OF THE STREETS, AVENUES, ALLEYS, AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, IN THE STATE OF MISSOURI, AND OTHER ELECTRIC SERVICE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CITY, BY CONTRACT, SETTING FORTH THE TERMS OF THE PROPOSED CONTRACT THEREFOR BETWEEN THE CITY AND UNION ELECTRIC COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, AND PERMITTING SAID COMPANY TO ERECT, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN POLES, LINES, WIRES, CABLES, TRANSFORMERS, AND OTHER APPLIANCES IN THE STREETS AND ALL OTHER PUBLIC PLACES, NECESSARY FOR AND APPROPRIATE TO THE PERFORMANCE OF SAID CONTRACT AS DESCRIBED HEREIN. Bill 2000 -65 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13114: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Landwehr, Olsen, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 2000 INFORMAL CALENDAR Bill 2000 -58, 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, 2000, TO OCTOBER 31, 2001, 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 2000 -58 remain on the Informal Calendar. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business to come before the Council at this time. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilman Clyde Angle made comments regarding the "Ten Most Dangerous Intersections" in the city. He wanted to know why the City was not participating in the MOTIS program. Police Chief Roger Schroeder stated he had not heard of the program. Public Works Director Marty Brose stated that he had heard of it, and would check into it and report back to Councilman Angle his findings. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Councilman Larry Vincent stated that the Council is still in the process of finalizing the budget, and encouraged members of the various subcommittees to keep their recommendations on hand so that they will be prepared to give them before the budget is approved in the near future. APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES A motion was made by Councilman Carol Blaney to approve the Minutes of the September 5, 2000, Executive Session. Motion was seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent and approved unanimously. GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION A motion was made by Councilman Larry Vincent that the Council go into Executive REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 2000 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 6:55 P.M. by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Landwehr, Olsen, Stella, Vincent, Vogel, and Weber Nay: None