HomeMy Public PortalAbout20000403REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 3, 2000
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of April 3, 2000, was convened at 6:00 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, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella, Vincent,
and Weber
Absent: Vogel
A quorum was declared present.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY
Mr. Kevin Zumwalt, 1104 Maplewood Court, UMC Fire & Rescue Training Institute, made
a presentation regarding the importance of the Hyde Park pad paving project to the
Summer Fire School.
Cliff Olsen, 103 W. Circle, spoke about the AT &T franchise agreement. He urged Council
to make sure there was a clause in the contract regarding open access. AT &T has
announced that in two years, their company planned to open up all their systems for
competition on the cable networks for cable tv and the Internet. Jefferson City currently has
a similar services called "Excite At Home." The opening up to competition will mean lower
prices, and he urged Council to make sure that open access clause is in the franchise
contract before voting on it.
PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF AND CONSULTANTS
Mr. Steve Veile, Chairman of the Historic Preservation Commission, made a presentation
regarding the purpose, duties, and funding of activities of the Commission. He announced
some upcoming events which will heighten awareness of historic preservation within the
community. He stated that "heritage tourism" is important to draw tourism into communities.
The Commission has also been working closely with the Jefferson City Correctional Center
(JCCC) Task Force to point out the historic aspects of the prison in anticipation of saving
some of the historic buildings there. The Commission is also trying to help establish some
conservation districts within the city so neighborhoods can take actions to protect
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themselves from future developments which might not consider historic preservation in their
plans.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were presented for approval on the Consent Agenda:
a. Minutes of March 20, 2000 City Council Meeting
b. RENEWAL — Agreement with Oligschlaeger Enterprises for Cemetery
Maintenance at Longview, Woodland and Fairview Cemeteries
c. Bid 1873 — Ammunition & Targets, Police Department
Authorizing Amendment to Contract with Lincoln University for Cable Access
Channel
Councilman Charles Jackson moved to approve items (a), (b), and (c) of the Consent
Agenda. Motion was seconded by Councilman Carl Jaynes approved unanimously
Item (d): Councilman Larry Vincent moved for approval, motion was seconded by
Councilman Carl Jaynes 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. Historic Preservation Commission, Feb. 8, 2000
b. Parks & Recreation Commission, Feb. 14, 2000
c. Public Works & Planning Committee, Mar. 23, 2000
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Tom Rackers made the following recommendations for appointment for Council
approval:
Appointments to Boards and Commissions:
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Board
Term
Years
Person
Type
Ward
Term
Expires
Term
Status
Transportation &
Traffic Commission
3
Sam Bushman
Reg
1
6 -2003
Full
Cable Quality
3
Dennis Weiser
Reg
1
6 -2003
Reappt
Cable Quality
3
Ralph Robinett
Alt
1
6 -2003
Reappt
Cable Quality
3
Linda McAnany
Reg
3
6 -2003
Reappt
Cable Quality
3
John Riley
Reg
5
6 -2003
Reappt
Industrial Dev Auth
6
Bob Scrivner
Reg
5 -2006
Reappt
Loan Review
3
Don Shinkle
Reg
5 -2003
Reappt
Planning & Zoning
4
John Parker
Reg
4
5 -2003
Partial
A motion was made by Councilman Carl Jaynes to approve the recommended
appointments, motion was seconded by Councilman Carol Blaney, and approved
unanimously.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Tom Rackers made an announcement pertaining to the 2000 Census.
Mayor Rackers announced that JCTV now rebroadcast the Council Meetings on Monday
mornings at 9:00 A.M. in addition to their rebroadcast schedule of Wednesdays at 9:00
A.M. and every other Monday at 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Rackers reminded citizens to vote on April 4.
BILLS INTRODUCED
Bill 99 -136, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH TWEHOUS
EXCAVATING COMPANY, INC. FOR LAY DOWN PAD PAVING PROJECT AT HYDE
PARK OPERATION & TRAINING SITE.
Councilman Charles Jackson requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 99 -136 be
placed on third reading and final passage. There were no objections to the request for
suspension of the rules. Bill 99 -136 was then read second and third times by title, placed
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on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 13045:
Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, and Weber
Nay: None
Abstain: Jaynes
Bill 99 -137, sponsored by Councilman Jaynes, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING THE PLAT OF LOESCH ESTATES SUBDIVISION, SECTION ONE, A
SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON.
Bill 99 -138, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE
PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON BY THE ADDITION OF
A NEW SECTION 14 -13, DISABILITY LEAVE, NON WORK- RELATED.
Bill 99 -139, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI
HIGHWAY & TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT FOR A SECTION 5311 CAPITAL
ASSISTANCE GRANT AGREEMENT FOR TRANSIT TRAINING AREA.
Bill 99 -140, sponsored by Councilman Blaney, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT
WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAY & TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT FORA SECTION
5311 CAPITAL ASSISTANCE GRANT AGREEMENT FOR TRANSIT TRAINING AREA.
BILLS PENDING
Bill 99 -130, 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 LOTS 22, 23, 30 AND 31 OF JONES ADDITION;
ADDRESSED 625, 627, 624 AND 626 VIRGINIA STREET, FROM RD, TWO FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL TO C -2, GENERAL COMMERCIAL.
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Bill 99 -130 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 13046:
Aye: Jackson, Jaynes, Nelson, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, and Weber
Nay: Blaney
Abstain: Landwehr
Bill 99 -131, 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 .46 OF AN ACRE ON THE NORTHEASTERLY SIDE OF
LOT 3 OF JOCO SUBDIVISION; ADDRESSED 323 MIDLAND DRIVE, FROM POLICE
CHIEF ROGER SCHROEDER -2, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO C -2, GENERAL
COMMERCIAL.
Bill 99 -131 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 13047:
Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, and
Weber
Nay: None
Bill 99 -132, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 12 -15 OF
CHAPTER 12 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON PERTAINING TO PRIMARY
ELECTIONS.
Councilman Nilges requested that Bill 99 -132 be placed on the Informal Calendar at this
time.
Bill 99 -133, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE: OF THE: CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING ORDINANCE
12679, THE 1999 -2000 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY ADDING
A POSITION WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION.
Bill 99 -133 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 13048:
Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, and
Weber
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Nay: None
Bill 99 -134, 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.
Councilman Stella requested that Bill 99 -134 be placed on the Informal Calendar at this
time.
Bill 99 -135, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH OMNIPOINT FOR
CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES LOCATED AT FIRE STATION #3.
Councilman Nilges requested that Bill 99 -135 be placed on the Informal Calendar at this
time.
RESOLUTIONS
RS99 -18 — Urging Passage of Senate Bill 1049 (Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr,
Nelson, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber). A motion was made by Councilman Carl
Jaynes for adoption, seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson and approved
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Carol Blaney announced the Jefferson City Correctional Center redevelopment
committee is holding a series of charrettes regarding JCCC at the Truman Building April 8-
10. Anyone interested in attending or participating should contact the City Administrator.
UNFINISH
ED BUSINESS
Councilman Charles Jackson called staff's attention to the renewal of the cemetery
maintenance contract. Since this is the last renewal, he urged that the Council be given
information regarding bids for a new contract well in advance of approval of the contract so
they will have time to go over it thoroughly.
Councilman Steve Nelson requested information about the City's ordinances pertaining to
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unlicensed vehicles on private property. City Administrator Rich Mays stated he would get
that information for Councilman Nelson.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Councilman Larry Vincent requested that Charles Lansford, Interim Director of Planning &
Code Enforcement give an update on the tire recycling program and the upcoming annual
citywide "Spring Cleanup." Mr. Lansford announced that the dates will be May 1 for the east
side of the city, May 8 for the west side, and May 10 for that portion of the city north of the
Missouri River. Mr. Lansford also updated the public on the tire recycling program in the
city. Anyone who has questions regarding either of these issue may call the Planning &
Code Enforcement office at 634 -6430.
APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
a. March 20, 2000 Executive Session
A motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson for approval of the Executive Session
minutes as presented, seconded by Councilman Carol Blaney 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 Larry Vincent, and approved by the following roll -call vote at 7:00
P.M.
Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, and
Weber
Nay: None