HomeMy Public PortalAbout19991101REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 1, 1999 1
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of November 1, 1999, was convened at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor
Tom Rackers.
Prayer was offered by Councilman Steve Nelson, 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,
and Vogel
Absent: Weber
A quorum was declared present.
Mayor Tom Rackers recognized Ms. Phyllis Emmel who introduced Boy Scout Troop 8 from
Trinity Lutheran Church. The group is attending the meeting as a requirement for achieving
their Eagle Award.
PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF AND CONSULTANTS
Mr. Mark Towner, President of the Parks and Recreation Commission, made a
presentation detailing the current goals, achievements and activities of the Commission.
He commended Councilman Larry Vincent for his efforts as Council liaison to the
Commission, and thanked him for his support of the Commission's projects
Finance Director Steve Schlueter made a presentation regarding the status of Y2K
compliance. He distributed a list which showed which departments of the City are in full
compliance, and which ones are still working on the issue.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were presented for approval on the Consent Agenda:
a. Minutes of October 18, 1999, City Council Meeting
A motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented, seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent and approved unanimously.
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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. Environmental Sanitation Services Committee, September 14, 1999
b. Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, June 29, and September 8, 20,
and 30, 1999
c. Planning & Zoning Commission, September 9, 1999
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Tom Rackers asked Council Members to let him know if one of them would like to
volunteer to serve on the Census Review Committee.
BILLS INTRODUCED
There were no new bills introduced at this time.
BILLS PENDING
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 -74 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12992:
Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, and
Vogel
Nay: None
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.
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Bill 99 -75 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12993:
Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, and
Vogel
Nay: None
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.
Councilman Rick Nilges requested that Bill 99 -76 be withdrawn at this time. City
Administrator Rich Mays stated that the issue will be revisited in the near future after some
further meetings with downtown merchants.
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.
Bill 99 -77 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12994:
Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, and
Vogel
Nay: None
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Carl Jaynes referred to the memo sent to the Council from City Administrator
Rich Mays regarding Woodland Cemetery property. He asked for a report of the current
annual maintenance costs at the cemetery. Mr. Mays stated that he will provide that
information to Council.
UNFINISH
ED BUSIN
ESS
Councilman Charles Jackson stated that since the Public Works Committee was unable to
meet during the month of October, a couple of items would need to be addressed by the
Council at the November 15 meeting so that developers can move ahead with affected
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projects.
City Administrator Rich Mays reminded the public that the Prison Task Force will hold a
public hearing on Wednesday evening, November 17. The time and place will be
determined in a few days.
Councilman Steve Nelson commended City Administrator Rich Mays for his proactive role
in recent meetings with downtown merchants regarding parking rates.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Councilman Larry Vincent announced that the Environmental Services Committee meetings
have been canceled until January.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
October 18, 1999 Executive Session Minutes — A motion was made by Councilman Carl
Jaynes for approval of the minutes, seconded 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 Charles Jackson, and approved by the following roll -call vote at
8:10 P.M.
Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, and
Vogel
Nay: None