HomeMy Public PortalAbout19980504REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 4, 1998 1
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting convened on May 4, 1998, 7:30 by Mayor Duane Schreimann.
Prayer was offered by Rev. Mason Whittler, One in Christ Baptist Church, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO NEW COUNCIL MEMBER
The administration of the Oath of Office to newly - elected Fifth Ward Councilman Carol
Blaney was performed by Phyllis Powell, City Clerk. Following the Oath of Office,
Councilman Carol Blaney assumed her seat as City Councilman.
ROLL CALL
The following Council Members were present for roll call:
Present: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson,
Nilges, Stella and Vincent
Absent: None
A quorum was declared present.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Rezoning property located on west side of 600 block of Adams Street, south of Rex
Whitton Expressway, from RA -2 (Multiple Family Residential) to C -2 (General
Commercial)— Following a presentation by Keith DeVault, Director of Planning & Code
Enforcement, no one spoke in favor of, or opposition to the proposed rezoning.
Rezoning approximately 0.5 acres behind 2003 & 2007 Southridge Drive from RS -2
(Single Family Residential) to C -1 (Neighborhood Commercial)— Following a presentation
by Keith DeVault, Director of Planning & Code Enforcement, no one spoke in favor of, or
opposition to the proposed rezoning.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY
Dr. Alan Braun, 1516 Friendship Road, made a presentation requesting that the Council
withdraw Bill 96 -5 pertaining to daytime curfew for persons aged 17 and under in the City.
Mr. Dale Siebeneck made a presentation concerning the annual City audit, and referred
to the previously distributed audit and audit opinion letter. There were no questions of Mr.
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Siebeneck following the presentation.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were present for approval on the Consent Agenda:
a. Minutes of April 20 1998, Regular City Council Meeting (Old Council)
b. Minutes of April 20 1998, Regular City Council Meeting (New Council)
c. Conditional Use of Right -of -Way at Ellis & Tanner Bridge
d. Sole Source Procurement - Permacast Grout /Motor, Public Works Dept.
e. Cancellation of Lease with Cole County Volunteer Fire Dept. for Use of Radio
Tower and Facilities at Fire Station No. 4
A motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson for approval of the Consent Agenda,
seconded by Councilman Steve Nelson and approved unanimously.
MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED
Mayor Duane Schreimann stated that the following minutes /reports have been received and
are on file in the City Clerk's office:
a. Parks & Recreation Commission, 3/9/98
b. Public Works & Planning Committee, 4/16/98
c. Firefighters' Retirement System, 1/29/98
d. Historic Preservation Commission, 3/24/98 & 4/9/98
MAYORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no announcements by the Mayor at this time.
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
Probationary Telecommunications Operator - Kenny Martin; Probationary Police Officer -
Brian Drake. A motion was made by Councilman Carl Jaynes to approve the appointments
to the Police Department, seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson and approved
unanimously.
Mayor Duane Schreimann made the following recommendations for appointments of
Councilmen as Liaisons to City Boards & Commissions :
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Parks & Recreation Commission - Councilman Larry Vincent
Cable Quality Commission - Councilman Steve Nelson
Traffic and Transportation Committee - Councilman Carolyn McDowell
Historic Preservation Commission - Councilman Carol Blaney
Board of Adjustment - Councilman Len Stella
USS Jefferson City Submarine Committee - Councilman Carl Jaynes
E911 - Councilman Rick Nilges
A motion was made by Councilman James Haake for approval of the appointments,
seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent and approved unanimously.
BILLS INTRODUCED
Bill 98 -6, sponsored by Councilman Jaynes, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING THE PLAT OF HOWERTON'S SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF THE
CITY OF JEFFERSON.
Bill 98 -7, sponsored by Councilman Jaynes, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF
THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY REPEALING THE PRESENT
SECTIONS 8 -4 AND 8 -5 AND ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF A NEW SECTION 8 -4, ENTITLED
" ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 1997 EDITION," AND A NEW
SECTION 8 -5 ENTITLED "AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 1997
EDITION."
Bill 98 -8, sponsored by Councilman Jaynes, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF
THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY REPEALING THE PRESENT
SECTIONS 8 -1, 8 -2 AND 8 -3 AND ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF A NEW SECTION 8 -1,
ENTITLED " ENFORCEMENT AGENCY "; A NEW SECTION 8 -2, ENTITLED "ADOPTION OF
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 1996 "; AND A NEW SECTION 8 -3 ENTITLED "AMENDMENTS
TO THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 1996."
Bill 98 -9, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND
DISCONTINUING A PORTION OF FRANKLIN STREET FROM SYCAMORE STREET TO
WASHINGTON STREET.
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Bill 98 -10, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING THE RIGHTS -
OF -WAY OF SHERRY'S TERRACE AND TODD'S TRAIL AND RELINQUISHING NEW
SANITARY SEWER, STORM DRAINAGE, OR UTILITY EASEMENTS DEDICATED BY
THE PLAT OF RECORD OF BERKSHIRE ESTATES, SECTION I, AS PER PLAT OF
RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 11, PAGE 325, OF THE COLE COUNTY RECORDER'S
OFFICE.
BILLS PENDING
Bill 98 -1, sponsored by Councilman Nelson, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING A
REFERENDUM ON AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 8.2, "NOMINATIONS," OF THE
CHARTER TO PROVIDE FOR NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS.
Councilman Steve Nelson requested that Bill 98 -1 be placed on the Informal Calendar at
this time.
Bill 98 -2, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BUCHER, WILLIS &
RATLIFF FOR AIRPORT RUNWAY RESURFACING PROJECT.
Bill 98 -2 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12746:
Aye: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson,
Nilges, Stella and Vincent
Nay: None
Bill 98 -3, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING A
REFERENDUM ON IMPOSING A LICENSE TAX OF THREE PERCENT (3 %) ON HOTEL
AND MOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS.
Bill 98 -3 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12747:
Aye: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson,
Nilges, Stella and Vincent
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Nay: None
Bill 98 -4, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 17
(LICENSES, TAXATION AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS), ARTICLE
IV (HOTELS, MOTELS, ETC.), SECTION 17 -62 (DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF
CONSTRUCTION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, TO
CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF GROSS DAILY RENTAL RECEIPTS.
Bill 98 -4 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12748:
Aye:
Nay:
Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson,
Nilges, Stella and Vincent
None
Bill 98 -5, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 18-
154 OF CHAPTER 18 (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS AND OFFENSES) OF THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, TO ESTABLISH A CURFEW FOR
MINORS DURING NORMAL SCHOOL HOURS ON WEEKDAYS AND ADOPTING
CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS.
Councilman Larry Vincent requested that Bill 98 -5 be withdrawn.
RESOLUTIONS
RS98 -2 — Local Landmark Parks Project (sponsored by Councilman Vincent). A motion
was made by Councilman Larry Vincent for adoption, seconded by Councilman John
Landwehr and approved unanimously.
RS98 -3 — Rejecting Eugene as Prison Site (sponsored by Councilman Landwehr). A
motion was made by Councilman Carl Jaynes for adoption, seconded by Councilman Larry
Vincent and approved unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
City Counselor Allen Garner stated that the City has been asked to participated in filing an
amicus brief in the case of State ex. rel. Young vs. City of St. Charles. A motion was made
by Councilman Carolyn McDowell that the City participate, seconded by Councilman Larry
Vincent and approved unanimously.
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Councilman Larry Vincent stated that the National Association of Letter Carriers would be
sponsoring its annual food drive in the near future and encouraged citizens of the City to
participate.
Councilman Carl Jaynes congratulated Mayor Duane Schreimann on a recently- achieved
honor awarded by his peers in the field of law.
Councilman Carolyn McDowell distributed copies of a letter and photos received highlighting
a storm water drainage problem by property owners Paul & Gloria Reinsch at 1727
Providence Drive. Public Works Director Marty Brose stated he would place the matter on
the Public Works & Planning Committee meeting.
Councilman Carolyn McDowell stated that trees in the downtown area needed attention.
Parks & Recreation Department Director Bill Lockwood stated he would look into the matter.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Councilman Charles Jackson thanked Public Works Director Marty Brose for complying with
his request for more information about contracts.
Councilman Carolyn McDowell asked for an update on the status of the city making
provisions for skateboarders in the city's parks. Police Chief Tyler Brewer stated that he has
been working certain areas where skateboarders gather to make sure they understand the
City's laws regarding skateboarding. Parks & Recreation Department Director Bill Lockwood
stated Parks and Recreation is still gathering information from other cities on the issue, and
City Counselor Allen Garner explained the insurance liability for skateboard facilities.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Councilman Rick Nilges announced that a Finance Committee meeting will be held on
Monday, May 11 at 7:00 P.M.
APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
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Executive Session Minutes - April 20, 1998. A motion was made by Councilman Carolyn
McDowell for approval, seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent and approved unanimously.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, a motion was made
by Councilman James Haake that the meeting adjourn, seconded by Councilman Carolyn
McDowell and approved unanimously at 8:15 P.M.