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Home My Public Portal About20000118REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 18, 2000 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of January 18, 2000, was convened at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Tom Rackers. Prayer was offered by Rev. James Jackson, Pastor, House of Prayer, 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: None A quorum was declared present. Mayor Tom Rackers recognized 14 members of Boy Scout Troop 11 who are attending the meeting to earn a Citizenship in the Community Badge, and welcomed them to the meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS Rezoning of Lots 6 and 7 of Julmar Estates Subdivision Section Two, located approximately 600 feet west of the intersection of West Truman Boulevard and North Ten Mile Drive from PUD (Planned Unit Development) to C -O (Office Commercial) — Senior Planner Janice McMillan made a presentation detailing the background of the request for rezoning and showing the affected areas. Following her presentation, no one present requested to speak in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed rezoning. Mayor Tom Rackers declared the public hearing concluded. PRESENTATIONS THE PUBLIC Mr. Richard Groner, 1301 E. High Street, made a presentation regarding "dual carry" for cable tv connectors as currently used in St. Louis. He distributed a handout to illustrate his REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 18, 2000 point, and suggested the city consider doing the same thing. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF AND CONSULTANTS Mr. Ken Ferguson, Complete Count Census Committee, made a presentation explaining the functions of the committee in the upcoming U.S. census. He encouraged citizens to fill out the forms that will be coming to them in the mail and return them to ensure that every citizens gets counted. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were presented for approval on the Consent Agenda: a. Minutes of January 3, 2000 City Council Meeting b. Bid 1850 - Dry Polymer, Public Works c. Bid 1858 - Skid Loader, Fire Department Councilman Charles Jackson made comments about items (b) and (c) because the low bid was not chosen. He stated he has had ongoing concerns regarding the bid process at the city, and that if testing is done in connection with a bid, it should be done before the bid instead of after, and should be part of the RFP. Councilman Jackson stated he will be bringing up those concerns again until he feels the process is improved. Following Mr. Jackson's comments, a motion was made by Councilman Larry Vincent to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Rick Nilges, and approved unanimously. BIDS OVER $25,000 Bid 1853, Triple Combination Pumpers (2), Fire Dept.(hand delivered 1/10/00) — Councilman Charles Jackson asked questions of Fire Chief Robert Rennick regarding this bid, and reiterated some of the concerns he mentioned about the bids just approved. Following the questions and answers, a motion was made by Councilman Carl Jaynes for approval, seconded by Councilman Rick Nilges approved unanimously. MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED & FILED Mayor Tom Rackers announced that the following reports have been received and are on REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 18, 2000 file for public viewing in the City Clerk's Office: a. Housing Authority Audit Report b. Cable Quality Commission, Nov. 18, 1999 c. Finance Report for December, 1999 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS Mayor Tom Rackers recommended the following appointment for Council approval: Council Liaison to Cable Quality Commission — Councilman Leonard Stella A motion was made by Councilman Carl Jaynes for approval of the appointments as presented, motion was seconded by Councilman Steve Nelson, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 99 -103, sponsored by Councilman Landwehr, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT FUNDS FOR SIDEWALKS. Bill 99 -104, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MEYER ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC. FOR DOWNTOWN LIGHTING - PHASE 2 IMPROVEMENTS. Bill 99 -105, sponsored by Councilman Jaynes, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 8 -88 (ORDER OF REPAIR OR DEMOLITION), SUBPARAGRAPH (B), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO DEMOLITION OF DANGEROUS STRUCTURES WITHIN THE CITY. Bill 99 -106, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 18, 2000 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A PARKING OPTION WITH HOTEL GOVERNOR OF JEFFERSON CITY L.L.P. FOR THE HOTEL GOVERNOR PROJECT. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 18, 2000 Bill 99 -107, sponsored by Councilman Stella, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYORAND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH LINCOLN UNIVERSITY FOR OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF A PUBLIC ACCESS CHANNEL. Bill 99 -108, sponsored by Councilman Stella, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A FRANCHISE RENEWAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON AND AT &T FOR CABLE TELEVISION. Bill 99 -109, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ACCUTIME CORPORATION FOR PARKING GARAGE IMPROVEMENTS. BILLS PENDING Bill 99 -98, 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 APPROXIMATELY 7.41 ACRES ON THE EAST SIDE OF A 33 -ACRE TRACT CURRENTLY ADDRESSED 2931 EAST MCCARTY STREET FROM RS -2, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO M -1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL. Bill 99 -98 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13014: Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 99 -99, 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 THE SOUTH 120 FEET OF LOTS 8 AND 9 IN THE LOWER JEFFERSON SUBDIVISION AND 12 FEET OF VACATED RIGHT -OF -WAY, ADDRESSED 420 BROOKS STREET FROM RD, TWO- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO C -1, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 18, 2000 Bill 99 -99 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13015: Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 99 -100, 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 PORTIONS OF A 132.55 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED ALONG THE PROPOSED WEST EDGEWOOD DRIVE EXTENSION, SOUTH OF SHERWOOD DRIVE AND COUNTRY RIDGE ROAD, EAST OF GRAYSTONE DRIVE AND WEST OF PICKETTS RUN FROM RA -1, MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO RS- 1, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, C -O, OFFICE COMMERCIAL AND C -2, GENERAL COMMERCIAL. Bill 99 -100 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13016: Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 99 -101, sponsored by Councilman Jaynes, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF AMERICAN SUBDIVISION, SECTION TWO, ASUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 99 -101 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13017: Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 99 -102, sponsored by Councilmen Vincent, Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Vogel and Weber, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH CCCG, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 18, 2000 LLC FOR A CONVENTION CENTER. Councilman John Landwehr made a motion to withdraw Bill 99 -102 pending receipt of more information about the development, motion was seconded by Councilman Carol Blaney approved unanimously. INFORMAL CALENDAR Bill 99 -92, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE PERSONNEL POLICY FOR THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE OF JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI. Councilman Rick Nilges stated he wished to remove Bill 99 -92 from the Informal Calendar for final passage. Bill 99 -92 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. Councilman Rick Nilges moved to amend Bill 99 -92 as outlined in the "Motion to Amend" which was distributed in the Council packets. Motion was seconded by Councilman Carl Jaynes approved unanimously. Bill 99 -92 was then passed, as amended, by the following vote as Ordinance 13018: Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None NEW BUSINESS Mayor Tom Rackers reminded the Council and citizens of the new 6:00 P.M. meeting time for Council meetings beginning with the February 7, 2000, meeting. City Administrator Rich Mays stated that due to the recent concern expressed by citizens about cell towers in public parks, perhaps a meeting could be held to discuss the issue more fully. Councilman John Landwehr requested that the Council know what is being proposed before a meeting is held so they can be prepared to discuss it. Following discussion, the Council set a meeting date of Tuesday, February 8 at 6:30 PM to discuss the issue. UNFINISH ED BUSIN ESS Councilman Rick Nilges stated he has received some calls regarding recycling bins. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 18, 2000 Councilman Charles Jackson announced the Public Works and Planning Committee will be at the new Hyde Park facility for a ribbon - cutting ceremony on Thursday, January 20, at 10:00 A.M., and the regular committee meeting will be held at the facility at 6:30 PM. GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION A motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson 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 Carol Blaney, and approved by the following roll -call vote at 9:10 P.M. Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None