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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. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 4, 1998 2 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 : REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 4, 1998 3 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. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 4, 1998 4 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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 4, 1998 5 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. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 4, 1998 6 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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 4, 1998 7 Executive Session Minutes - April 20, 1998. A motion was made by Councilman Carolyn McDowell for approval, seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent and approved unanimously. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 4, 1998 8 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.