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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.