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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19980615REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 15, 1998 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting was convened on June 15, 1998, 7:30 by Mayor Duane Schreimann. Prayer was offered by Councilman Steve Nelson, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 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 1410 Rear, 1414, 1418, 1424, 1428 and 1432 Jefferson Street from RS -2 (Single Family Residential) to C -2 (General Commercial)— Keith DeVault, Planning & Code Enforcement Director, made a presentation regarding the background of the requested rezoning. Following his presentation, the following persons spoke in favor of the requested rezoning: Cheryl Becker, 407 Constitution Drive, realtor representing the property owners of the Jefferson Street locations affected. They are in favor due to a planned commercial project, pending the approval of rezoning. No one present wished to speak in opposition to the proposed rezoning. There being no one further wishing to speak, Mayor Duane Schreimann declared that the public hearing was concluded. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Ms. Michelle Gerstner, of the Comfort Inn, 1926 Jefferson Street, Co -chair of the Great Race Event, made a presentation to thank City, its employees and the City Council for their hard work in the recent Great Race which went through Jefferson City. She stated the event was a success and the entrants were very impressed with our community. She thanked Councilmen Vincent, McDowell, Nilges and Jaynes for their direct participation. She also thanked the following Department Directors for their direct help: Marty Brose, Chief Rennick, Chief Brewer, and Bill Lockwood. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 15, 1998 2 Susan McCurren, 2314 Liberty Lane, made a presentation regarding her consultation work performed for the City Clerk's Office on a records management project. She referred to her report which was previously distributed to Council recommending the disposition of City records based on current retention laws in the State of Missouri. Councilman Larry Vincent asked why the City was having its records microfilmed instead of using imaging technology. Phyllis Powell, City Clerk, replied that the Missouri Secretary of State's Office does not accept optical imaging as a media for permanent records retention. ITEMS TAKEN UP OUT OF ORDER Councilman Carolyn McDowell requested that Resolutions RS98 -11 and RS98 -12 be taken up at this time due to the fact that several people were present for those items. There were no objections to Councilman McDowell's request. RS98 -11 — Recognizing JCHS Lady Jays for Track and Field Class 4A State Championship (McDowell). RS98 -12 Recognizing Helias Lady Crusaders for Track and Field Class 3A State Championship (McDowell) A motion was made by Councilman Carolyn McDowell for adoption of Resolutions RS98 -11 and RS98 -12, seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson and approved unanimously. Mayor Duane Schreimann read the resolutions in their entirety, and Coaches Dennis Licklider introduced track team members of the Lady Jays for RS98 -11, and Coach Mary Haskamp introduced track team members of the Lady Crusaders for RS98 -12. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were present for approval on the Consent Agenda: a. Minutes of June 1, 1998, Regular City Council Meeting b. Bid 1768 - General Merchandise Discount, Public Works Dept. c. Q494 - (RENEWAL) - Influent /Effluent Testing, Public Works Dept. Following a brief discussion of Item (c), a motion was made by Councilman Carl Jaynes for approval of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Councilman Carl Jaynes, seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent 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. Board of Adjustment, 5/12/98 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 15, 1998 3 b. May 1998 Finance Report c. Parks & Recreation Commission, 4/13/98 d. Housing Authority Board of Commissions, 4/28/98 MAYORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Duane Schreimann announced that the Yard -of- the -Month Award winner this month is Darryl Cook, 516 E. Dunklin. Mr. Cook was present to accept the award. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 98 -32, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULEA(SPEED LIMITS), SUBPARAGRAPH (D), (FORTY MILES PER HOUR) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, PERTAINING TO SPEED LIMITS ON PORTIONS OF JEFFERSON STREET AND CHRISTY DRIVE. Councilman Carl Jaynes commented that he thought the City should enforce the current speed limit in this area rather than increase it to accommodate drivers who are exceeding the limit. Councilman Charles Jackson stated his agreement with Councilman Jaynes. Bill 98 -33, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON BY THE REMOVAL OF THE RESTRICTION OF PARKING ON A PORTION OF THE EAST SIDE OF MISSOURI BOULEVARD COURT. Bill 98 -34, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A) AND SCHEDULE (S), (LOADING ZONES), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), (8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M.), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON BY THE REMOVAL OF PARKING AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A LOADING ZONE ON A PORTION OF THE SOUTH SIDE OF WEST MAIN STREET. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 15, 1998 4 Bill 98 -35, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON BY THE REMOVAL OF PARKING ON PORTIONS OF EAST MCCARTY STREET. Bill 98 -36, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON BY THE REMOVAL OF PARKING ON A PORTION OF JORDAN STREET. Bill 98 -37, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH DON SCHNIEDERS EXCAVATING COMPANY, INC. FOR VIETH DRIVE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS. Bill 98 -38, sponsored by Councilman Jaynes, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF CYPRESS POINT SUBDIVISION, SECTION II, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. BILLS PENDING Bill 98 -24, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH APAC- MISSOURI INC., RICHARDSON -BASS DIVISION FOR 1998 OVERLAY PROGRAM. Bill 98 -24 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12766: Aye: Nay: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent None Bill 98 -25, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MISSOURI REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 15, 1998 5 PETROLEUM PRODUCTS COMPANY FOR 1998 SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM. Bill 98 -25 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12767: Aye: Nay: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent None Bill 98 -26, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING A PORTION OF ATCHISON STREET FROM THE WESTERLY LINE OF OUTLOT NO. 112 TO EASTERLY LINE OF OUTLOT NO. 112. Bill 98 -26 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12768: Aye: Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Abstain: Blaney Bill 98 -27, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING A PORTION OF EAST ELM STREET RIGHT -OF -WAY ACROSS A PART OF OUTLOT NO. 112 OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 98 -24 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12769: Aye: Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Abstain: Blaney Bill 98 -28, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING A PORTION OF THE MARILYN STREET RIGHT -OF -WAY AT NORTHEAST CORNER OF MARILYN STREET AND MEADOW LANE. Bill 98 -28 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12770: Aye: Nay: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent None REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 15, 1998 6 Bill 98 -29, sponsored by Councilman Jaynes, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO RESTAURANT USES IN COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS BY ADDING TWO NEW DEFINITIONS OF FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND DESIGNATING WHERE THESE TYPES OF RESTAURANTS ARE ALLOWED. Councilman Jaynes stated that he wished to place Bill 98 -29 on the Informal Calendar at this time. Bill 98 -30, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SEDGWICK OF MISSOURI, INC. FOR INSURANCE BROKERAGE SERVICES. Bill 98 -30 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12771: Aye: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: McDowell Abstain: Landwehr Bill 98 -31, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH TRANSSYSTEMS CORPORATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES. Bill 98 -31 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12772: Aye: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: McDowell INFORMAL CALENDAR Bill 98 -16, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, SCHEDULE Z (RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT ZONES) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF THE 1200 BLOCK OF CARTER STREET. Councilman Carolyn McDowell requested that Bill 98 -16 remain on the Informal Calendar. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 15, 1998 7 RESOLUTIONS RS98 -9 — Authorizing JCPD to Apply for Grant for Local Government /School District Partnership Program (Nilges). A motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson for adoption, seconded by Councilman Carl Jaynes and approved unanimously. RS98 -10 — Authorizing Application for Section 5311 Operating Grant for General Public Transportation Project (McDowell). A motion was made by Councilman Carolyn McDowell for approval, seconded by Councilman Steve Nelson and approved unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Duane Schreimann stated that the City is currently needing volunteers to serve on city boards and commissions. He encouraged citizens who were interested in serving to contact City Hall. Councilman Charles Jackson made comments regarding early morning delivery trucks in the City. City Counselor Allen Garner stated he would look into ordinances in other cities used to regulate delivery trucks. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilman Rick Nilges stated that subcommittees of the Finance Committee would be appointed in the near future, and asked Councilmen to contact him to let him know which subcommittees they were interested in serving on. Councilman Carolyn McDowell made comments regarding the Redwing /Mohawk /Hillview construction project. Marty Brose, Public Works Director, stated that he has contacted the contractor to ask him to expedite the project, and that the city does have penalties built into the contract for missing deadlines. Councilman McDowell stated that the citizens were not necessarily interested in penalties, but were interested in having the project completed so that their yards would not be torn up an excessive length of time. Councilman Carolyn McDowell made comments regarding Providence Street storm water. Councilman Larry Vincent asked if the city currently issues building permits to builders who still have unfinished projects elsewhere in the city. City Counselor Allen Garner stated that the City Business License held by the builder would be the documentation to consider in such issues rather than the building permit. Councilman Carolyn McDowell made comments regarding the volume of drivers who run red lights on McCarty, High, and Dunklin Streets, and asked if something could be done about it. Police Chief Tyler Brewer stated that he would look into that problem. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 15, 1998 8 Councilman Carolyn McDowell requested that a report be provided to the Council from each City department regarding their cost of participating in the annual 4th of July celebration. She stated that there has been recent media publicity regarding the fact that the City is not funding that event this year, but noted that the City does contribute each year by providing the services of several City departments. City Administrator Rich Mays stated that he could have a report for the Council on this matter within two weeks. Councilman Carolyn McDowell commented that an essay written by a local citizen Nancy Capps, entitled The Living Cemetery about the City's cemeteries and the events which have spotlighted the historical value of those cemeteries. The essay won Second Place in the National Daughters of the American Revolution /American Heritage Contest. She distributed copies to Council and encouraged them to read it. Councilman Carol Blaney made comments regarding a seminar is being conducted regarding cemetery renovation, and that the old city cemetery is one that is being discussed. She gave examples of some of the needed repairs, and asked that the City staff involved with that area be made aware of this seminar. EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES Executive Session Minutes, June 1, 1998 — A motion was made by Councilman James Haake for approval, seconded by Councilman John Landwehr, and approved unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, a motion was made by Councilman Carl Jaynes for adjournment, seconded by Councilman Steve Nelson and approved unanimously at 8:25 P.M.