HomeMy Public PortalAbout20001106REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 6, 2000
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of November 6, 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, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Stella, Vincent,
Vogel, and Weber
Absent: None
A quorum was declared present.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Rezoning of 1820 Southwest Blvd. from C -1 (Neighborhood Commercial) to C -2 (General
Commercial) — Charles Lansford, Interim Director of Planning & Code Enforcement, made
a presentation outlining the area to be rezoned and the background of the request for
rezoning. Following Mr. Lansford's presentation, no one present requested to speak in favor
of, or opposition to, the proposed rezoning. Mayor Tom Rackers declared the public hearing
concluded.
PRESENTATIONS FROM GALLERY
Dan Hall, 5784 Bluebird Circle, Osage Beach, Missouri, spoke about the award of the W.
Edgewood Project. He urged Council to award the bid to Freesen, Inc.
Jerry Schrimpf, 2033 West Edgewood Drive, spoke about the award of the W. Edgewood
Project, and urged Council to award the bid to Freesen, Inc.
Keith Hansen, 6624 Cedar Lake, Regional Engineer for Freesen, Inc., made a presentation
regarding the award of the W. Edgewood Project, and urged Council to award the bid to
Freesen, the low bidder on the project. Mr. Hansen asked members of the gallery audience
to stand who were also in support of the bid being awarded Freesen to stand and be
recognized. He stated that these people do live in Jefferson City, and would be used on the
project. A number of subcontractors and labor union workers stood. He stated that Freesen
has spent $20 million in Missouri, and $3.3 million in Jefferson City, in the past three years.
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Duane Kraft, 419 Meadowbrook, Executive Vice President of the Associated Contractors
of Missouri, spoke in favor of awarding the Edgewood Project to Freesen, Inc.
Frank Twehous, 8514 Liberty Road, President of Twehous Excavating Company, urged
the Council to award the bid to Twehous Excavating because they are a local company. He
stated that his company has paid over $8 million in sales taxes on equipment from Fabick
alone.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes of October 16, 2000, City Council Meeting
b. Minutes of October 26, 2000, Special City Council Meeting
c. Approval of Assignment of Fire Station 3 Cell Tower Lease (Held over from
10 -16 meeting)
Authorizing Amendment to Contract with Evers & Company for Auditing
Services
Councilman Clyde Angle requested that the October 26, 2000 Special Council Meeting
Minutes be amended to reflect that he objected to the Council going into Executive Session
at that meeting. Mayor Tom Rackers indicated Mr. Angle's request was so noted and staff
would make that change.
Councilman Charles Jackson requested that item (d) be removed from the ConsentAgenda
so that it may be discussed in Executive Session.
A motion was made by Councilman Larry Vincent to approve Items (a), (b, as amended),
and (c), motion was seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson, and approved
unanimously.
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, September 28, 2000
b. Planning & Zoning Commission, September 14, 2000
c. Firefighter's Retirement System, July 27, 2000
d. Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, September 12, 2000
e. Historic Preservation Commission, September 12, 2000
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ANNOUNCEMENTS BY TH
E MAYOR
Mayor Tom Rackers reminded citizens that the next day is election day and encouraged
everyone to exercise their right to vote.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
Promotion to Sergeant — Jeffrey Stiefermann: a motion was made by Councilman Larry
Vincent to approve the recommended promotion, the motion was seconded by Councilman
Charles Jackson and approved unanimously. Mr. Stiefermann was at the Council Meeting,
and was introduced to the Mayor and City Council by Police Chief Roger Schroeder.
BILLS INTRODUCED
Bill 2000 -91, 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 22.34 ACRES ADDRESSED AS 1414, 1432, 1406, 1410
AND 1500 SOUTHWEST BOULEVARD, KNOWN AS THE CAPITAL REGION MEDICAL
CENTER SOUTHWEST CAMPUS, FROM RS -2, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL; RA -2,
MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL; AND PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT TO C -O,
OFFICE COMMERCIAL.
Bill 2000 -92, 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.
Bill 2000 -93, 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 LEASE OF BUS STATION FACILITY.
Bill 2000 -94, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CENTECH AND
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ASSOCIATES FOR HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION SERVICES.
Bill 2000 -95, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND
DISCONTINUING THE RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR A PORTION OF OLD NORTH TEN MILE
DRIVE ABUTTING RESURRECTION CEMETERY AS PREVIOUSLY VACATED IN
ORDINANCE NO. 11059.
Bill 2000 -96, 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
BURNS & MCDONNELL FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES PERTAINING TO THE ALGOA
INDUSTRIAL PARK AND JEFFERSON CITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER.
Bill 2000 -97, sponsored by Councilman Olsen, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING ARTICLE 6
(INTRODUCTORY AND TRAINING PERIODS), ARTICLE 8 (COMPENSATION PLAN),
AND ARTICLE 16 (SEPARATION AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS) OF THE PERSONNEL
POLICY MANUAL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON PROHIBITING SALARY INCREASES
DURING CERTAIN PERIODS OF EMPLOYMENT.
Councilman Cliff Olsen stated thata substitute bill had been distributed prior to the meeting
in lieu of the one which went out in the Council Packets.
BILLS PENDING
Bill 2000 -86, 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 CAPITOL AVENUE.
Bill 2000 -86 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13134:
Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and
Weber
Nay: None
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Bill 2000 -87, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, Weber, and Angle, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH TWEHOUS
EXCAVATING COMPANY FOR WEST EDGEWOOD DRIVE EXTENSION PROJECT.
Bill 2000 -87 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. Councilman Bob
Weber requested that his name be removed as a sponsor from Bill 2000 -87. Councilman
Charles Jackson made a motion to accept the Substitute Bill 2000 -87 which was distributed
in the Council Packets which awards the project to Freesen, Inc. instead of Twehous
Excavating Company. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steve Nelson and approved
by the following roll -call vote:
Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Stella, Vincent, and
Weber
Nay: Vincent
Abstain: Vogel
Following a brief discussion, Bill 2000 -87, as substituted, was then passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 13135:
Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Stella, Vincent, and
Weber
Nay: None
Abstain: Vogel
Bill 2000 -88, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY
CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH HOWARD CERINI, CERINI
INVESTMENTS, D /B /A HERTZ RENT -A -CAR, FOR LEASE OF COUNTER SPACE AT THE
JEFFERSON CITY AIRPORT.
Bill 2000 -88 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13136:
Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and
Weber
Nay: None
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Bill 2000 -89, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CAPITAL REGION
MEDICAL CENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL SERVICES.
Bill 2000 -90 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 13137:
Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and
Weber
Nay: None
RESOLUTIONS
RS2000 -12 — Recognition of 2000 Service Awards. A motion was made by Councilman
Larry Vincent to adopt RS2000 -12, seconded by Councilman Steve
Nelson, and approved unanimously.
RS2000 -13 — Recognition of 2000 Outstanding Service Award Recipient — Human
Resources Director Gail Strope announced that the 2000 recipients of the
Outstanding Service Award were Mary Ann Benboom and Jerry Jeffries.
A motion was made by Councilman Steve Nelson for adoption of RS2000-
13, seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson and approved unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Charles Jackson stated that since the regularly scheduled Public Works &
Planning Meeting will fall on Thanksgiving this month, a new date for the November
meeting needs to be selected. Following discussion, the Council agreed to meet at 6:30
P.M. on Thursday, November 30.
Councilman Clyde Angle brought up the topic of closed meetings. Following discussion,
Councilman Angle made the following motion, which was seconded by Councilman Charles
Jackson:
1. That all "Closed Meetings" of the City of Jefferson held pursuant to an
exception provided in the Sunshine Law be referred to as "Closed
Meeting" as opposed to "Executive Session."
2. That all notices to the public or to the Council concerning "Closed
Meetings" only note the specific exception(s) of the Sunshine Law
being relied upon for the calling of such "Closed Meeting" by
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referencing the statutory subsection and a brief narrative description.
3. That staff be directed to prepare for the Council's review and
consideration such rules, policies, and /or procedures recommended
as proper and appropriate for the purposes of conducting Council
business in "Closed Meetings."
Following a lengthy discussion, Councilman Vincent called for the question to end debate,
motion was seconded by Councilman Bob Weber, and approved. The original motion was
then defeated.
Councilman Angle brought up the topic of vehicle crashes. Councilman Clyde Angle made
the following motion, which was seconded by Councilman John Landwehr:
2. Staff be directed to maintain crash statistics by intersection and report
to the Council on a monthly basis as well as cumulative year -to -date
basis.
3. Staff communicate the ten most crash locations by volume to the
public on a regular basis.
4. Traffic Division cooperate with the Transportation and Traffic Safety
Committee as well as the Director of Transportation in conducting
studies of each accident at the ten most crash locations and determine
appropriate remedial measures, including enhanced and concentrated
enforcement, to be taken to mitigate the number, and the severity of
those crashes.
5. Staff promptly identify the most DANGEROUS (emphasis added)
intersections for 1999 and year 2000 to date, taking into consideration
volume of traffic and severity of the accidents and provide that
information to the Council and to the public.
6. Staff promptly and thoroughly investigate the MOTIS program and
training available through the Safety Center of Central Missouri State
University, Warrensburg, Missouri as a tool to allow crash statistics to
be compiled and reviewed in a more timely manner.
7 Staff review the current minimum fines in place for first and subsequent
offenses involving accidents and make any appropriate
recommendations in their report to the Council.
Councilman John Landwehr requested that before this is approved that the Council be
shown some sort of fiscal note as it would impact the city to perform this work. Councilman
Carol Blaney suggested that the matter be brought before the Transportation and Traffic
Commission for consideration first. Following further discussion, Councilman Angle stated
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he would table his motion until such time a fiscal note can be prepared, Councilman
Landwehr agreed to the table as the second to the motion.
Councilman Clyde Angle brought up the matter of web site development. Councilman
Angle made the following motion, which was seconded by Councilman Steve Nelson:
1. The Mayor shall appoint a Web Development Committee to be
comprised of Council Members, City Staff, local businesses, and local
web developers.
2. This committee would be tasked with developing a web mission,
generalized set of web site goals, strategies for the City of Jefferson.
3. The committee submit their findings to the Council with a plan of action
attached.
Following a lengthy discussion, the motion was defeated by the following roll -call vote:
Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Olsen
Nay: Nelson, Stella, Vincent, Vogel, Weber
Mayor voted "Nay" to break the tie
UNFINISH
ED BUSINESS
Councilman Clyde Angle brought up the matter of MOTIS, and requested that staff use that
program to analyze traffic data. City Administrator Rich Mays responded that the MOTIS
program is currently not in operation. Councilman Angle requested that staff contact the
program's center in Warrensburg, Missouri to confirm whether it is still in operation.
Councilman Clyde Angle brought up the matter of racial profiling, and asked if regular
reporting could be done to Council. City Administrator Rich Mays stated that the law has
been in effect now for about two months, and that a report is planned to the state at the end
of the year. He stated staff would be sure to give a copy of that report to the Council when
it is prepared.
Councilman Clyde Angle brought up the matter of most dangerous intersections within
the city. Staff stated that the city has no jurisdiction over intersections of roadways that are
owned and maintained by the State of Missouri.
Councilman Clyde Angle brought up the matters of beer keg ordinance. He reported that
he had met with local beverage distributors and stated some positive input had been
received from them.
Councilman Clyde Angle brought up the matter of house party ordinance. Councilman
Bob Weber recommended that the City coordinate its efforts with the surrounding counties
since it will impact upon them as well. Councilman Cliff Olsen stated perhaps they could
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approach the matter through the Regional Planning Commission.
Councilman Bob Weber thanked the Mayor, City Council, and City Staff for the card and
flowers received by his family upon the recent death of his mother.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Councilman Carol Blaney announced that the November 9 Traffic and Transportation
Commission meeting has been canceled.
APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
October 16, 2000 Executive Session Minutes
October 26, 2000 Executive Session Minutes
Councilman Cliff Olsen requested that the October 16, 2000 Executive Session Minutes
be removed for further discussion before approval. Councilman Carol Blaney moved that
the October 26, 2000 Executive Session Minutes be approved, motion was seconded by
Councilman Charles Jackson, and approved unanimously.
GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion was made by Councilman Carol Blaney 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 Larry Vincent, and approved by the following vote
at 9:05 P.M. by the following roll -call vote:
Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Stella, Vincent, Vogel,
and Weber
Nay: None