HomeMy Public PortalAbout19991018REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 18, 1999 1
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of October 18, 1999, was convened at 7:30 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: Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella, Vincent,
Vogel, and Weber
Absent:
A quorum was declared present.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY
Commander Ron Steed, USS Jefferson City Submarine — Cdr. Steed made a
presentation of a USS Jefferson City baseball cap to Mayor Tom Rackers. He introduced
the crew members with him at the meeting. Following his presentation, Mayor Tom Rackers
made a presentation to Cdr. Steed of a key to the City of Jefferson and a City flag. Cdr.
Steed stated that the flag will be used in this year's Rose Bowl parade in which USS JC
crew will be participating, and told the citizens of Jefferson City to be watching for their flag
in that parade.
Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
— Mayor Tom Rackers presented Finance Director Steve Schlueter a plaque from the
Government Finance Officers Association in recognition of the City's budget presentation.
Mr. Schlueter stated that he accepted the award on behalf of the Finance Department and
thanked the members of that department, specifically Phyllis Gilpin, who prepared the
budget document that was entered for the award.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were presented for approval on the Consent Agenda:
a. Minutes of October 4, 1999, City Council Meeting
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RENEWAL - Property & Casualty Insurance, Reliance Insurance Company
(Marsh USA)
c. Abatement of Special Tax Bills for 715 E. Miller, 1222 W. High, 709 Walsh,
and 113 -115 E. Ashley
RENEWAL - Agricultural Lease at Jefferson City Memorial Airport with
Fischer Grain Farms
e. Authorizing Amendment to Solid Waste Agreement with Mid -State Waste,
L.L.C.
Extension of Contract for Services in Conjunction with Public Access Cable
Television
A request was made by Councilman Charles Jackson that Item (f) be removed from the
Consent Agenda for separate consideration. Following Councilman Jackson's request, a
motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson to approve Items (a) through (e) of the
Consent Agenda, seconded by Councilman Steve Nelson, and approved unanimously.
Councilman Jackson stated his concerns with the City abating taxes on property purchased
at tax sale by private individuals. Councilman Carl Jaynes agreed, and stated that in future
tax sales, the City should send a representative to bid on these properties to try to recover
some of the funds expended by the City in maintaining these properties before they sell.
Item (f): A motion was made by Councilman Larry Vincent for approval of Item (f), seconded
by Councilman Steve Nelson, and approved with Councilmen Jackson and Weber
abstaining.
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, October 7, 1999
b. Board of Adjustment, September 14, 1999
c. Appointment Review Committee, October 4, 1999
d. September 1999 Financial Report
e. Park Resources Committee Work Session, September 28, 1999
f. Parks & Recreation Commission, Ad Hoc Oak Hills Advisory Committee Work
Session, August 26, 1999
Parks & Recreation Commission, September 13, 1999
g.
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
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Mayor Tom Rackers presented the following appointments for Council approval:
Police Officer — Thomas Grayson
Telecommunications Operator - -- Shelley Sneller
A motion was made by Councilman Carl Jaynes for approval of the appointments as
presented, motion was seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent, and approved unanimously
BILLS INTRODUCED
Bill 99 -74, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING, SECTION 19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS),
SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI BY THE ADDITION OF A PORTION OF
WOODLANDER ROAD.
Bill 99 -75, sponsored by Councilman Jaynes, 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 1.08 ACRES OF A 2.2 ACRE TRACT OF LAND
CURRENTLY ADDRESSED 2808 EAST MCCARTY STREET FROM RS -2, SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO M -1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL.
Bill 99 -76, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING, SECTION 22 -74 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO PARKING FEES, AND SECTION 1 -13(E)
PERTAINING TO GENERAL PARKING.
Bill 99 -77, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING, SECTION 34 -27(D) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO TRANSIT SYSTEM FARES.
BILLS PENDING
Bill 99 -73, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING A
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS WITHIN THE TRANSIT FUND OF THE
1998 -99 GENERAL BUDGET.
Bill 99 -73 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12991:
Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, Vogel
and Weber
Nay: None
RESOLUTIONS
RS99 -8 — Supporting Corps of Engineers' Study of Wears Creek (Jaynes). A motion was
made by Councilman Larry Vincent for adoption, seconded by Councilman Bob Weber
approved unanimously. Following the vote, Councilman Steve Nelson pointed out that this
will not cost any city funds.
RS99 -9 — Authorizing Application for Stormwater Grant (Jaynes). A motion was made by
Councilman Carl Jaynes for adoption, seconded by Councilman Carol Blaney approved
unanimously.
RS99 -10 — Authorizing Application for FAA Contract Control Tower Program (Blaney). A
motion was made by Councilman Carol Blaney for adoption, seconded by Councilman
Charles Jackson approved unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business to come before the Council at this time.
UNFINISH
ED BUSINESS
Councilman Bob Weber made comments regarding Change Order #7 on the solids
processing plan project. He felt the contractor should be responsible for some of the cost
overruns. A discussion followed in which Public Works Director Marty Brose explained
some of the cost overruns, and Councilman Charles Jackson stated that the project is one
that the current Sewer Division Director, Tom Jones, inherited when he was employed with
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the City, and that he has done a very good job trying to minimize problems and costs that
were present before he came on board.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Councilman Charles Jackson stated that the October 21 Public Works & Planning
Committee meeting may have to be canceled if a quorum cannot be obtained. Members will
be notified later in the week as to the status of that meeting.
City Administrator Rich Mays announced that on November 17, the Prison Task Force will
sponsor a public hearing for citizens to give their input about how the old prison facility
should be utilized.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
September 20, 1999 and October 4, 1999, Executive Session Minutes — A motion was
made by Councilman Larry Vincent for approval of the minutes, seconded Councilman
Carol Blaney, and approved unanimously.
GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion was made by Councilman Carl Jaynes 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 by the following roll -call vote at
8:10 P.M.
Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, Vogel
and Weber
Nay: None