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Home My Public Portal About20010219REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 2001 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of February 19, 2001, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Tom Rackers. Prayer was offered by Councilman Edith Vogel dedicated to Police Chief Roger Schroeder (who is hospitalized after a serious auto accident on February 17) and his family, 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, Stella, Vincent, Vogel, and Weber Absent: None A quorum was declared present. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Mr. Richard Gaffney, 1220 Hoffman Drive, made a presentation regarding the Beasley rezoning bill which is scheduled to be voted on tonight. Mr. Gaffney stated that the 185 feet notification policy should be changed to include property owners much farther away than 185 feet. He also stated that if any blasting is to be done in connection with this development that the contractors should be bonded in case damage is done to properties in the area. Fire Chief Robert Rennick explained that anyone who does blasting within the city does have to be bonded as well as obtain a blasting permit. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes of February 5, 2001 City Council Meeting b. Bid No. 1920 - Cargo Trailer, Fire Department A motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Councilman Carol Blaney, and approved unanimously. MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED Mayor Tom Rackers announced that the following minutes and reports of City boards and REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 2001 2 commissions have been received, and are on file for review, by the City Clerk's Office: a. Public Works & Planning Committee, April 17, 2000 b. Planning & Zoning Commission, January 11, 2001 c. Historic Preservation Commission, November 14, 2000 d. Transportation & Traffic Commission, December 7, 2000 e. 911 Advisory Committee, December 5, 2000 f. Board of Adjustment, January 9, 2001 g. Certification of February 6, 2001 Primary Election Results BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2000 -121, 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 1100 WEST MAIN STREET FROM RS -1, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO RA -2, MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL. Bill 2000 -122, sponsored by Councilman Landwehr, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF THE MADELINE'S PARK SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 2000 -123, sponsored by Councilmen Jackson & Olsen, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BURNS & MCDONNELL FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO UPDATE THE CITY'S STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN. Bill 2000 -124, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BILL YARNELL FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. A discussion was held on this bill, and Council requested that staff prepare amendments to the contract based on the concerns included in the Council discussion, and distribute the REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 2001 3 amended contract to Council before the bill is voted on at the March 5 meeting. Bill 2000 -125, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 8.2 NOMINATIONS, SECTION 3.6c COUNCIL VACANCY, SECTION 6.6d CITY PROSECUTOR VACANCY AND SECTION 6.7(b)(3) MUNICIPAL JUDGE VACANCY OF THE CHARTER TO PROVIDE FOR NON - PARTISAN ELECTIONS AND AUTHORIZING A REFERENDUM ON THE PROPOSED CHANGES. Bill 2000 -126, sponsored by Councilman Vogel, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, REPEALING SECTION 2- 69, CONDUCT OF CLOSED MEETINGS, OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AND ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF A NEW SECTION 2 -69 PERTAINING TO THE SAME SUBJECT. Bill 2000 -127, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH AMEREN UE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY WITH CONDITIONS . Mayor Tom Rackers announced that a Boy Scout troop has just entered the Council Chambers, and asked the troop leader to introduce the group. The troop leader stated they are Troop 2 from First Presbyterian Church, and are attending the Council Meeting to earn their communications merit badge. BILLS PENDING Bill 2000 -117, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2000 -2001 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. Bill 2000 -117 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13163: Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: Angle REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 2001 4 Bill 2000 -118, 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 0.65 OF AN ACRE LOCATED AT THE NORTH END OF AN EXISTING PRIVATE DRIVE OFF BEASLEY COURT; ADDRESSED 2313 AND 2315 BEASLEY COURT FROM RS -2, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO PUD, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT. Bill 2000 -118 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. Councilman Charles Jackson made a motion to amend Bill 2000 -118 to require cedar tree screening needed to protect the single - family residence property owners and require that the developers incorporate that screening into their plan. The motion was seconded by Councilman Leonard Stella, and defeated by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Jackson, Landwehr, and Stella Nay: Angle, Blaney, Olsen, Vincent, Vogel, and Weber Bill 2000 -118, was then defeated by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Jackson, Landwehr, and Nelson Nay: Angle, Blaney, Olsen, Stella, Vincent, Vogel, and Weber Bill 2000 -119, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE USE OF CITY FACILITIES FOR PRIVATE ANIMAL CREMATION AND AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH VETERINARIANS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CITY'S PROGRAM. Bill 2000 -119 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13164: Aye: Angle, Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Olsen, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2000 -120, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN EXTENSION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND ARCHITECTS ALLIANCE, INC. FOR SERVICES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE RENOVATION OF CITY HALL AND THE CITY HALL ANNEX. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 2001 5 Councilman Cliff Olsen asked bill sponsor, Councilman Vincent, to place this bill on the Informal Calendar to give Council more time to read the information which they received prior to the meeting. Councilman Vincent stated that he would rather move forward to avoid delaying the project. Bill 2000 -120 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13165: Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: Angle and Olsen RESOLUTIONS RS2000 -19 Establishing Moratorium on the Painting of Murals on Buildings in Jefferson City, Missouri (sponsored by Councilman Blaney). A motion was made by Councilman Larry Vincent for adoption, seconded by Councilman Bob Weber, and adopted with Councilmen Angle and Olsen voting "Nay." NEW BUSINESS Councilman Clyde Angle made comments regarding City Ordinances pertaining to Council rules and regulations, and concerning whether resolutions passed by prior Councils remain effective when the next Council is elected, and whether resolutions should be indexed. Councilman Clyde Angle made comments regarding reports and studies, and requested that staff prepare a list of all reports and studies which have been done in the past and provide that information to the Council. Finance Committee Chairman Larry Vincent announced that a Finance Committee Meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 14 at 5:30 P.M. to discuss group health insurance and the Convention and Visitors Bureau bylaws. Councilman Charles Jackson commended Finance Director Steve Schlueter for providing a report of business license reviews and collections. Mr. Schlueter stated he would pass Mr. Jackson's comments to his staff who prepared the report. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Councilman Charles Jackson announced a Public Works & Planning Committee meeting will be held Thursday, February 22 at 6:30 PM in the large conference room, and advised that anyone who will not be able to attend that meeting should contact the Public Works department. Councilman Cliff Olsen requested that minutes of the Joint Communications Committee be sent to everyone on that committee. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 2001 6 Councilman Carol Blaney announced a Pedestrian and Bicycle Committee meeting will be held 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 21, in the lower level conference room. ADJOURN MENT A motion for adjournment was made by Councilman Charles Jackson, seconded by Councilman Carol Blaney, and approved unanimously at 8:40 PM.