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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19981019REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 19 1998 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting was convened on October 19, 1998, at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Duane Schreimann. Prayer was offered by Councilman Charles Jackson, 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 Increase in Taxi Fares — Marty Brose, Public Works Director, made a presentation regarding the proposed increase in taxi fares. Following his presentation, Mr. Tom Landwehr, 2111 Scenic Drive, spoke in favor of the proposed increase in taxi fares. No one present requested to speak in opposition to the proposed increase in taxi fares. Mayor Duane Schreimann declared the public hearing concluded. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Diane Spieker, Director of Human Resources, introduced Mr. Patrick Meyers & Dan Judd, Vice - Presidents of Sedgwick of Missouri, Inc., who made a brief presentation regarding quotes on insurance coverage for the City. Mayor Duane Schreimann announced that Mr. Jerry Green had previously been on the agenda to speak regarding the building of a restroom facility on a developable tract of property owned by Central Bank. Mr. Green will not be making a presentation tonight, but Mayor Schreimann requested that the issue be placed on the October 22 Public Works & Planning Committee meeting agenda for discussion at that time. Prison Relocation issue Jodi Renkemeyer, 8616 Stagecoach Road, spoke in opposition to the relocation of the Jefferson City Correctional Center (hereinafter referred to as JCCC) at the Algoa location. Ms. Renkemeyer's chief concern was the safety of homes in the area. Mr. Bob Vanderfeltz, 7640 Algoa Road, spoke in opposition to the relocation of the JCCC at the Algoa location. Mr. Vanderfeltz's chief concern was also safety. He REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 19 1998 2 distributed a photograph taken earlier in the day showing the fog cover at the proposed site which is a frequent condition due to the proximity of the river. He also distributed a copy of a petition signed by over 600 residents in the area who are opposed to the location of JCCC at the site. Mrs. Shirley Vanderfeltz, 7640 Algoa Road, spoke in opposition to the relocation of the JCCC at the Algoa location. Mrs. Vanderfeltz's chief concern was safety as well as the issue of using the condemnation process to acquire the property from the owners. Mr. Randy Allen, Missouri Division of Design and Construction, made a presentation in favor of the relocation of the JCCC at the proposed Algoa site. He described the safety measures which will be built into the facility which, in his opinion, prevent the unsafe environment spoken of by the previous presenters. Mr. Neal Tevik, 2414 St. Louis Road, made a presentation regarding Sec. 22 -33 of the City Code regarding towing private vehicles from private property if the vehicles are not licensed. Mr. Tevik stated that, in his opinion, this violates citizens' rights, and requested that the City consider changing that ordinance. Mayor Duane Schreimann stated he would have City staff look into the issue. ITEMS TAKEN UP OUT OF ORDER Due to the fact that several persons were present who were interested in Bills 98 -101 and 98 -102, Mayor Duane Schreimann announced that those items would be taken up at this time so those persons would not have to remain until the end of the meeting. Bill 98 -102, sponsored by Councilmen Landwehr and Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH COLE COUNTY AND THE JEFFERSON CITY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR CONTRIBUTION TO THE PRISON RELOCATION PROJECT. Bill 98 -102 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12835: Aye: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Bill 98 -101, sponsored by Councilmen Landwehr and Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF MISSOURI FOR PRISON RELOCATION. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 19 1998 3 Following a very lengthy discussion, Councilman Rick Nilges made a motion to amend Bill 98 -101 by changing the contract as follows: Current paragraph 2 The City agrees to bear financial responsibility for the State's site acquisition costs, up to a maximum cash amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00). The City agrees that such payment shall be made from its sources or from the City directly to the sellers of the site property, or to such escrow account as may be ordered by the court, but shall not be made to or from the State. Title to the real property shall vest at closing or at the conclusion of any judicial proceedings in the Governor of the State of Missouri. Proposed paragraph 2 The City agrees to bear financial responsibility for the State's acquisition costs, up to a maximum cash amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) so long as the property is acquired through negotiation and not as a result of a commissioner's award or a jury's verdict in a condemnation proceeding. The City agrees that such payment shall be made from its sources or from the City directly to the sellers of the site property, but shall not be made to or from the State. Title to the real property shall vest at closing or at the conclusion of any judicial proceedings in the Governor of the State of Missouri. In the event the State proceeds to take title to the property by means of condemnation proceedings, the City's contribution shall be used to defray the State's cost of construction and shall be paid as directed by the State. The motion to amend was seconded by Councilman Carl Jaynes and approved with Councilman Len Stella voting "Nay." Bill 98 -101 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed, as amended, by the following vote as Ordinance 12836: Aye: Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: Blaney CONSENT AGENDA The following items were present for approval on the Consent Agenda: a. Minutes of October 5, 1998, Regular City Council Meeting b. Bid 1692 (RENEWAL) - Misc. Maintenance Supplies, All City c. Conditional Use - 216 Broadway St. d. Conditional Use - 126 E. High St. e. Renewal of contract for services in conjunction with public access CATV REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 19 1998 4 f. Renewal of EMT Services Contract with Capital Region Medical Center, Fire Dept. A motion was made by Councilman Rick Nilges for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Len Stella and approved unanimously. BIDS OVER $25,000 Insurance Quotes - Sedgwick of Missouri, Inc. — A motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson for approval, seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent and approved unanimously. MAYORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Duane Schreimann announced that filing for election to City office begins at 8:00 A.M. Tuesday, October 20, and will run through 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 17. Offices up for election are: Mayor, one City Council seat from each of the five wards, Municipal Judge and City Prosecutor. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS Mayor Duane Schreimann made the following recommendation for appointment to the Jefferson City Police Department: Probationary Telecommunications Operator: Lois Bell — a motion was made by Councilman Carl Jaynes for approval, seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson and approved unanimously. MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED Mayor Duane Schreimann announced that the following reports and minutes have been received and are on file in the City Clerk's Office: a. Financial Report for September b. Police Personnel Board, September 3 c. Parks & Recreation Commission, September 14 d. Park Resources Committee, September 29 e. Planning & Zoning Commission, September 10 f. Liquor Control Board, September 2 g. Board of Adjustment, September 8 h. Cable Quality Commission, August 20 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 19 1998 5 BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 98 -103, sponsored by Councilman Carl 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 PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2821 SOUTH TEN MILE DRIVE FROM RS -1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO C -O OFFICE COMMERCIAL. Bill 98 -104, sponsored by Councilmen Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges and Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING ORDINANCE 12813 PERTAINING TO GENERAL ELECTION DATES IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, FOR 1999. Bill 98 -105, sponsored by Councilman Carolyn McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, SECTION 19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), BY THE REMOVAL OF PARKING ON A PORTION OF THE 600 BLOCK OF ADAMS STREET. Bill 98 -106, sponsored by Councilman Carolyn McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401 (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (G) (STOP INTERSECTIONS), SUBPARAGRAPH (B), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF JUSTUS STREET AT EAST ATCHISON STREET. Bill 98 -107, sponsored by Councilman Carolyn McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SHO -ME COACH, INC. FOR LEASE OF BUS STATION FACILITY. Councilman Larry Vincent requested that the Council Members receive finance information about the bus operation before the next Council meeting. *Councilman Steve Nelson left at this point in the meeting. Bill 98 -108, sponsored by Councilman Carolyn McDowell, entitled: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 19 1998 6 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH HOWARD CERINI, CERINI INVESTMENTS, D /B /A HERTZ RENT -A -CAR, FOR LEASE OF COUNTER SPACE AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. Bill 98 -109, sponsored by Councilman Carolyn McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BRAD EPPLE FOR GROUND LEASE AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. A lengthy discussion was held regarding this bill. Several council members expressed their concern that city funds shall not be used to benefit individual, private projects. Marty Brose, Public Works Director, explained that the property would still belong to the city but the hangar itself would belong to the private citizen and could be moved by the citizen if he chose to terminate his agreement. Bill 98 -110, sponsored by Councilman James Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MEYER ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC. FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION FOR STADIUM BOULEVARD AT WEST EDGEWOOD, AND EASTLAND. Councilman Rick Nilges requested that the sponsor consider suspending the rules so that this project can move forward as quickly as possible. Councilman James Haake requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 98 -110 be placed on third reading and final passage. There were no objections to the request for suspension of the rules. Bill 98 -110 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12838: Aye: Nay: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges, Stella and Vincent None Bill 98 -111, sponsored by Councilman Landwehr, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING AN ELECTION TO APPROVE THE EXTENSION OF THE CITY LIMITS THROUGH ANNEXATION. Bill 98 -112, sponsored by Councilman Carolyn McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MISSOURI REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 19 1998 7 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A SECTION 5309 CAPITAL ASSISTANCE GRANT. BILLS PENDING Bill 98 -94, sponsored by Councilmen Jackson and Landwehr, entitled: AN ORDINANCE CODIFYING AS PART OF CHAPTER 25 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, HOUSING REHABILITATION GRANT GUIDELINES UNDER THE CITY'S STATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCES 12530 AND 12531, AND AMENDING CHAPTER 25 TO REFLECT 1998 GRANT CHANGES. Bill 98 -94 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12828: Aye: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Bill 98 -95, sponsored by Councilmen Jackson and Landwehr, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BURNS & MCDONNELL FOR WASTEWATER STUDIES PERTAINING TO ALGOA AREA. Bill 98 -95 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12829: Aye: Nay: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Landwehr, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Jaynes and McDowell Bill 98 -96, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH S & V CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR CSM FACILITY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES. Bill 98 -96 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12830: Aye: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 19 1998 8 Bill 98 -97, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH BURNS & MCDONNELL FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR DESIGN OF WEST EDGEWOOD DRIVE. Bill 98 -97 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12831: Aye: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Bill 98 -98, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING THE RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR A PORTION OF EAST MILLER STREET AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTS ASCERTAINING THE VACATION THEREOF. Bill 98 -98 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12832: Aye: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Bill 98 -99, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A CHAPTER 53 (5311) OF TITLE 49 OPERATING GRANT. Bill 98 -99 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12833: Aye: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Bill 98 -100, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH JC INDUSTRIES, INC. FOR HOUGH PARK STREET SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 19 1998 9 Bill 98 -100 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12834: Aye: Nay: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges, Stella and Vincent None INFORMAL CALENDAR Mayor Duane Schreimann stated that Mr. Sam Cook was present and wished to speak on the issue of Bill 98 -70. Mr. Cook requested that the City not pass an ordinance changing the left turn at Madison at High and Jefferson at High until studies could be completed showing that this would not have a negative impact on the area. Bill 98 -66, 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 APPROXIMATELY 87 ACRES OF LAND IN NORTH JEFFERSON CITY, CALLAWAY COUNTY, IN THE SOUTHWEST PART OF SECTION 15 AND IN THE NORTHWEST PART OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 44, RANGE 11, FROM RU RURAL TO M -1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL. Councilman Carl Jaynes requested that Bill 98 -66 remain on the Informal Calendar, where it dies at this time. Bill 98 -70, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, SECTION 19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE B (LEFT TURNS PROHIBITED; RIGHT TURNS PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), BY REMOVAL OF THE INTERSECTION AT HIGH STREET AND MADISON STREET. Councilman Carolyn McDowell requested that Bill 98 -70 be removed from the Informal Calendar and placed on third reading and final passage at this time. A lengthy discussion was held regarding this issue. Councilman John Landwehr made a motion that Bill 98 -70 be amended to allow left turns eastbound and westbound on High Street, but not northbound and southbound. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rick Nilges and approved. Bill 98 -70 was then passed, as amended, by the following vote as Ordinance No. 12837: Aye: Blaney, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: Haake and Jackson REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 19 1998 10 RESOLUTION RS98 -16 Recognition of Helias High School Football Coach Ray Hentges upon his retirement. A motion was made by Councilman Carolyn McDowell for adoption, seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson and approved unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Charles Jackson stated he has received several long letters from people at Scholastic Magazine regarding the dangerous situation at Highway 50/63 with Cityview Drive. He stated he will forward those letters to Councilman James Haake for discussion at the Public Works and Planning Committee meeting. Councilman Carolyn McDowell stated she has been asked by citizens if mile markers will be placed on the greenways. Councilman Carolyn McDowell made comments regarding complaints about TCI. She asked if there was a policy regarding a minimum number of calls in an area before service is dispatched to that area. City Counselor Allen Garner stated there is not such a policy, but that service is dispatched depending on the nature of the call(s). Councilman Carolyn McDowell made comments regarding the City's preparedness for the Y2K problem. She asked if the Council could receive information about that issue at a future meeting to see if utilities servicing the cities will be in compliance. Councilman Carolyn McDowell made comments regarding the recently- announced closing of the Corp of Engineers office in Jefferson City. Mayor Duane Schreimann asked that City Administrator Rich Mays contact the Corp to see if there is anything the City can do to help them maintain an office in the area. Councilman Larry Vincent made comments reminded Marty Brose, Public Works Director, of his prior request for information about the City's criteria for selecting consultants. Mr. Brose stated he will get that information to the Council as soon as possible. Councilman Larry Vincent made comments regarding status of the building at the E. Miller Street property discussed at a Public Works and Planning Committee meeting. City Administrator Rich Mays stated he is still waiting for a proposal from the consultant and he will forward that information to the Council as soon as he receives it. Councilman James Haake made comments regarding the poor reception on the cable access channel. City Counselor Allen Garner stated that the problem is currently being worked on by both JCTV and TCI. Councilman Carol Blaney made comments regarding the possibility of establishing a Youth City Council similar to the one in Hermann, MO. City Administrator Rich Mays was asked to check with administration of both J.C. High School and Helias High School to discuss the matter. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 19 1998 11 COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Councilman James Haake announced a Public Works and Planning Committee Meeting for 7:30 P.M. on Thursday, October 22. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business to come before the Council at this time. APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES Executive Session Minutes of October 5, 1998 —A motion was made by Councilman Larry Vincent for approval, seconded by Councilman Len Stella and approved unanimously. GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION A motion was made by Councilman Carl Jaynes to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing real estate, litigation and personnel, seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson and approved unanimously at 9:25 P.M. by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Nay: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nelson