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Home My Public Portal About19990419 NEW COUNCILREGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 19, 1999 (NEW COUNCIL) 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of April 19, 1999, was convened at 8:15 P.M. by Mayor Tom Rackers. ROLL CALL The following Council Members were present for the roll call: Present: Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella, and Vincent, Vogel and Weber Absent: None A quorum was declared present. ELECTION OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE Councilman Larry Vincent nominated Councilman Rick Nilges for President Pro Tempore for the 1999 -2000 Council year. Councilman Charles Jackson made a motion that nominations cease, and that Councilman Nilges be elected by acclamation, seconded by Councilman Carl Jaynes approved unanimously. ELECTION OF PLANNING & ZONING REPRESENTATIVE / ALTERNATE Councilman Charles Jackson nominated Councilman Carl Jaynes for Planning & Zoning representative, and made a motion that nominations cease, and that Councilman Jaynes be elected by acclamation, seconded by Councilman Rick Nilges, and approved unanimously. Councilman Carl Jaynes nominated Councilman John Landwehr for Planning & Zoning alternate representative, and made a motion that nominations cease, and that Councilman Landwehr be elected by acclamation, seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson, and approved unanimously. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Mayor Tom Rackers awarded a plaque containing a "Key to the City" to outgoing former Mayor Duane Schreimann in appreciation for service to the City during his term as Mayor (1995- 1999). Mr. Schreimann made remarks thanking staff and the public for their help during his term as Mayor. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 19, 1999 (NEW COUNCIL) 2 Mr. Donnie Mantle, Lake Ozark, MO, made a presentation on behalf of APAC- Missouri, Inc., regarding the bid award process for the 1999 milling & overlay project (Bill 99 -2). He stated that he believes his firm should be awarded the bid based on lowest bid. Mr. Bud Farmer, 2703 Schellridge Road, made a presentation on behalf of Jefferson Asphalt Company, regarding the bid award process for the 1999 milling & overlay project (Bill 99 -2). He stated that the bid should be awarded to his firm, taking into consideration the buyback value of the removed materials during the project. Following the above presentations on the 1999 milling & overlay project, a lengthy discussion was held, and questions asked by Council Members of staff, regarding this bid award. Councilman Charles Jackson requested that RFP information be provided to him so that he could further study the issue. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were presented for approval on the Consent Agenda: a. Airport Cafe Lease Assignment b. Acceptance of an Ingress, Egress, and Maintenance Agreement from Partnerships 2000, Inc. c. Authorizing Renewal of Agreement with Chamber of Commerce for Economic Development Councilman Larry Vincent moved for approval of Items (a) and (b), and that Item (c) be removed for further discussion. Motion was seconded by Councilman Rick Nilges, and approved unanimously. Item (c): Councilman Rick Nilges requested that staff attempt to negotiate the contract with the Chamber of Commerce for Economic Development Services so that the contract is funded and renewed on the same fiscal year as the City's. Following discussion, Councilman Larry Vincent made a motion that the City offer a revised contract to the Chamber for their agreement, and bring it back to the Council at its next meeting, seconded by Councilman Rick Nilges 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. Planning & Zoning Commission, March 11, 1999 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 19, 1999 (NEW COUNCIL) 3 Finance Report for March 1999 c. Historic Preservation Commission, Feb. 23, 1999 d. Board of Adjustment, March 9, 1999 Councilman Carl Jaynes had a question concerning the Finance Report regarding the School Resource Officer (MUSTANG program). Finance Director Steve Schlueter stated he would get the information requested by Councilman Carl Jaynes and send it to him. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY TH E MAYOR There were no announcements by the Mayor at this time. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS Mayor Tom Rackers announced the following appointments of Council Liaisons to City Boards and Commissions, and standing committees, for Council approval: a. Parks & Recreation Commission - Councilman Larry Vincent b. Cable Quality Commission - Councilman Steve Nelson c. Traffic & Transportation Committee - Councilman Carol Blaney d. Historic Preservation Commission - Councilman Carol Blaney e. Board of Adjustment - Councilman Leonard Stella f. USS Jefferson City Submarine Committee - Councilman Carl Jaynes g. E911 Committee - Councilman Rick Nilges Appointments to Standing Committees: a. Finance Committee - Entire Council b. Public Works & Planning Committee - Entire Council c. Ad Hoc Annexation Committee - Entire Council A motion was made by Councilman Carl Jaynes for approval of the above appointments, seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent approved unanimously. Mayor Tom Rackers announced that he would appoint the members of the Solid Waste Committee and the Appointments Review Committee at the May 3 Council Meeting, and asked that Senior Council Members in each ward contact him between now and May 3 to inform him which of those two committees they would prefer to serve on. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 19, 1999 (NEW COUNCIL) 4 BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 99 -1, sponsored by Councilman Jaynes, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF WESTPOINT ESTATES, SECTION SIX, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 99 -2, sponsored by Councilman Nelson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH APAC- MISSOURI, INC., FOR THE 1999 MILLING AND OVERLAY PROGRAM. Several Council Members stated their belief that when a bid is close, the City should consider the local bidder. Other Council Members stated their concern with a "blanket preference" of local bidders' policy. Bill 99 -3, sponsored by Councilman Nelson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401 (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE F, (THROUGH STREETS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF WILDWOOD DRIVE. Bill 99 -4, sponsored by Councilman Nelson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401 (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE Z, (RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING ZONES), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF THE 500 BLOCK OF ROLAND STREET. Bill 99 -5, sponsored by Councilman Nelson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, SECTION 19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), BY THE ADDITION OF A PORTION OF KNIPP DRIVE. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 19, 1999 (NEW COUNCIL) 5 Bill 99 -6, sponsored by Councilman Nelson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401 (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE Z, (RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING ZONES), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE REMOVAL OF JACKSON STREET FROM WOODLAWN AVENUE TO OBERMAN PLACE. NEW BUSINESS a. Approval of 1999 -2000 Council Meeting Schedule — A motion was made by Councilman Carl Jaynes for approval, seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent approved unanimously. Convention Center Report Discussion — Following a presentation by City Administrator Rich Mays, Councilman Larry Vincent recommended that the Council meet in a work session on April 26 at 7:00 PM to discuss the report. Council agreed to meet at this time. 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 Charles Jackson and approved unanimously at 9:15 PM by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None