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Home My Public Portal About19991004REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 4, 1999 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of October 4, 1999, was convened at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Tom Rackers. Prayer was offered by Councilman Charles Jackson, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CAL The following Council Members were present for the roll call: Present: Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, Vogel, and Weber Absent: Jaynes A quorum was declared present. PUBLIC HEARINGS Rezoning 1.08 acres of 2.2 acre tract at 2808 E. McCarty from RS -2 (Single Family Residential) to M -1 (Light Industrial). Planning and Code Enforcement Director Keith DeVault gave a presentation outlining the background of the request for rezoning. Following his presentation, no one present requested to speak in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed rezoning. Mayor Tom Rackers declared the public hearing concluded. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were presented for approval on the Consent Agenda: a. Minutes of September 20, 1999 City Council Meeting b. Designation of Steve Schlueter as Employer Representative at 1999 LAGERS Annual Meeting c. Authorizing Execution of Safety Grant (as approved by Resolution RS99 -2) A motion was made by Councilman Rick Nilges to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent, and approved unanimously. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 4, 1999 2 MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED & FILED Mayor Tom Rackers announced that the following reports have been received and are on file for public viewing in the City Clerk's Office: a. Transportation & Traffic Commission, September 9, 1999 b. Appointment Review Committee, September 20, 1999 c. Public Works & Planning Committee, September 23, 1999 ANNOUNCEMENTS BY TH E MAYOR Mayor Tom Rackers presented a plaque to Public Works Director Marty Brose and Transit Division Director Tom Hood from the local NAACP which commended the Transit Division for its outstanding record of hiring personnel from minority backgrounds. Mr. Brose and Mr. Hood were present to accept the award. Mayor Rackers also thanked the NAACP on behalf of the City for its recognition of this achievement. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS Mayor Tom Rackers presented the following appointments for Council approval: Boards and Commission: Board Person Term Expires Term Status Historic Preservation Commission Jane Beetenz Dec 2001 Partial Zoning Ordinance Update sub - committee Dick Otke A motion was made by Councilman Larry Vincent for approval of the appointments as presented, motion was seconded by Councilman Bob Weber, and approved unanimously BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 99 -73, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 4, 1999 3 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS WITHIN THE TRANSIT FUND OF THE 1998 -99 GENERAL BUDGET. BILLS PENDING Bill 99 -67, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SOMMERS FLOOR COVERING FOR CARPETING AND INSTALLATION IN CITY HALL ADMINISTRATION OFFICES. Bill 99 -67 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12986: Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Following passage of Bill 99 -67, Councilman Charles Jackson made comments stating his concern for the procedure which was followed in this particular bid. He said that he had received calls from citizens regarding the issue as well, and that he hoped there would be no change orders connected to this project. Bill 99 -68, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENTWITH I.A.F.F. LOCAL 671. Bill 99 -68 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12987: Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 99 -69, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH IRON ACCENTS TO FABRICATE AN IRON FENCE FOR THE OLD CITY / WOODLAWN CEMETERY AT THE 900 -1000 BLOCKS OF EAST MCCARTY. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 4, 1999 4 Bill 99 -69 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12988: Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 99 -71, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING, SECTION 19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI PERTAINING TO PARKING ON PORTIONS OF DUNKLIN STREET. Bill 99 -71 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12989: Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 99 -72, sponsored by Councilmen Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ESTABLISHING PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTION DATES IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, FOR 2000. Bill 99 -72 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12990: Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Following passage of Bill 99 -72, Councilman Steve Nelson reminded the public that anyone who wished to run for City Council should contact City Clerk Phyllis Powell for more information about filing for office. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business to come before the Council at this time. UNFINISHED BUSIN ESS Discussion of Chamber Contract for MODAG Loan Program — Following a presentation by Finance Director Steve Schlueter in which he explained that the Council adopted REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 4, 1999 5 Resolution RS99 -5 on August 16, 1999 pertaining to this issue. Following his presentation, a motion was made by Councilman Larry Vincent to approve the contract as presented, seconded by Councilman John Landwehr approved unanimously. Councilman Charles Jackson stated that he felt this information (the contract) should have been provided to the Council at the same time RS99 -5 was presented to them for adoption. Councilman Charles Jackson and Councilman John Landwehr both made comments regarding to Planning and Code Enforcement Director Keith DeVault, whose last day with the City of Jefferson will be October 8. They both commended him highly on a job well done during his six years of employment as Director of Planning & Code Enforcement, and wished him well on his new position. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Councilman Larry Vincent announced a meeting of the Environmental Services Committee at 5:15 PM on Tuesday, October 12. EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES September 20, 1999, Executive Session Minutes — A motion was made by Councilman Rick Nilges for approval of the minutes, seconded by Councilman Steve Nelson, and approved unanimously. GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION A motion was made by Councilman Steve Nelson 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 roll -call vote at 7:55 P.M. Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None