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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19981102REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 2, 1998 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting was convened on November 2, 1998, at 7:30 P.M. by President Pro Tempore John Landwehr, who announced that Mayor Duane Schreimann was absent due to the death of his father earlier in the day, and expressed condolences to Mayor Schreimann and his family. Prayer was offered by Councilman Carl Jaynes, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL The following Council Members were present for roll call: Present: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Absent: Nelson A quorum was declared present. PUBLIC HEARINGS Rezoning 3.3 Acres of Land Located at 901 Ellis Blvd. from RS -2 (Single Family Residential) to RA -2 (Multiple Family Residential). Keith DeVault, Planning & Code Enforcement Director, made a presentation detailing the background of the request for rezoning. Following Mr. DeVault's presentation, the following persons spoke in favor of the rezoning: Mr. Philip Turner, 1716 California Street, on behalf of the Elk's Lodge, spoke in favor the proposed rezoning. No one present spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning. President Pro Tempore John Landwehr declared the public hearing concluded. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Mr. Robert Kenney, Finance Director, made a presentation regarding the City's plans for Y2K compliance. He stated that the City is contacting its vendors to ascertain whether those organizations are compliant. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were present for approval on the Consent Agenda: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 2, 1998 2 a. Minutes of October 19, 1998, Regular City Council Meeting A motion was made by Councilman Larry Vincent for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Len Stella and approved unanimously. BIDS OVER $25,000 State of Missouri Cooperative Contract - Lease of Copier for Central Copy Center: A motion was made by Councilman Carl Jaynes for approval, seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent, and approved unanimously. MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED President Pro Tempore John Landwehr announced that the following reports and minutes have been received and are on file in the City Clerk's Office: a. Firefighter's Retirement System, July 30 b. Historic Preservation Commission, September 22 BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 98 -113, sponsored by Councilman Carl Jaynes, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 35 (ZONING CODE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION TO SECTION 35- 20.A.3 TO TEMPORARILY PERMIT DUPLEXES IN CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS. Bill 98 -114, sponsored by Councilman Rick Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO BUSINESS LICENSES FOR ITINERANT MERCHANTS AND VENDORS BY REPEALING SECTION 24 -34 AND ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF A NEW SECTION 24 -34 PERTAINING TO THE SAME SUBJECT AND AMENDING SECTION 24 -35 OF CHAPTER 24 (PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS, ITINERANT MERCHANTS, ETC.) OF THE CODE. Bill 98 -115, sponsored by Councilman Carolyn McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 34, (TRANSPORTATION), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON PERTAINING TO TAXICAB RATES. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 2, 1998 3 Bill 98 -116, sponsored by Councilman Carolyn McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A SECTION 5309 CAPITAL ASSISTANCE GRANT TO FUND COMPLETION OF THE TRANSIT /CENTRAL MAINTENANCE FACILITY EXPANSION PROJECT. Bill 98 -117, sponsored by Councilmen Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH RICHARD MAYS FOR THE POSITION OF CITY ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 98 -118, sponsored by Councilman Rick Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 22 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY AMENDING SECTION 22 -33 PERTAINING TO ABANDONED VEHICLES. A lengthy discussion followed introduction of Bill 98 -118. Sponsor Councilman Rick Nilges stated he is sponsoring the bill because of a request from a citizen. Several Council Members stated their concern that the issue could get out of hand if no limits were in place for number of unlicensed vehicles allowed on private property. Bill 98 -119, sponsored by Councilman Larry Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ELIMINATING THE 16 CENT PROPERTY TAX LEVIED FOR PUBLIC PARKS AND AUTHORIZING A LOCAL PARKS SALES TAX AT THE RATE OF THREE - EIGHTHS (3/8) OF ONE PERCENT, THE COLLECTION AND USE THEREOF FOR PUBLIC PARKS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THIS ORDINANCE TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY FOR THEIR APPROVAL AT THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 2, 1999. Bill 98 -120, sponsored by Councilman Larry Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH JOHN Q. HAMMONS TRUST FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A CONVENTION CENTER. Following Bills 98 -119 and Bill 98 -120, a lengthy discussion was held. The Council agreed it would plan to meet at 6:00 P.M. on November 16 immediately preceding the Council Meeting. Councilman Carolyn McDowell asked to receive information about historic preservation issues regarding the buildings in the proposed convention center location. City REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 2, 1998 4 Counselor Allen Garner recommended that Council Members contact the Law Department if there are any changes they would like to include in the bill before the next meeting on the issue. Bill 98 -121, sponsored by Councilman John Landwehr, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH COLE COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT TO ESTABLISH SERVICE PROVISION ARRANGEMENT SUBSEQUENT TO ANNEXATION FOR CERTAIN AREAS. Bill 98 -122, sponsored by Councilman Carolyn McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 21 (NUISANCES) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI BY ADDING A NEW SUBPARAGRAPH Q TO SECTION 21 -111 PERTAINING TO PUBLIC DISTURBANCE NOISE FROM PORTABLE OR MOTOR VEHICLE AUDIO EQUIPMENT. BILLS PENDING 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 -103 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12839: Aye: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None 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 -104 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12840: Aye: Nay: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 2, 1998 5 Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges, Stella and Vincent None 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 -105 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12841: Aye: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None 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 -106 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12842: Aye: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None 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. Bill 98 -107 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance: Aye: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 2, 1998 6 Bill 98 -108, 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 HOWARD CERINI, CERINI INVESTMENTS, D /B /A HERTZ RENT -A -CAR, FOR LEASE OF COUNTER SPACE AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. Bill 98 -108 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12843: Aye: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None 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. Councilman Carolyn McDowell requested that Bill 98 -109 be placed on the Informal Calendar. 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 -111 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12845: Aye: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: McDowell 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 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A SECTION 5309 CAPITAL ASSISTANCE GRANT. Bill 98 -112 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12846: Aye: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges, Stella and Vincent REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 2, 1998 7 Nay: None RESOLUTION RS98 -17 Supporting Corps of Engineers Proposed Levee Project in North Jefferson City (Haake) Following a presentation by City Administrator Rich Mays, Council Members asked for reassurance that adoption of this resolution does not commit the City to any monetary obligation at this time. Councilman Carl Jaynes stated he is concerned with flood waters being diverted by a levee onto property in the City on the other side of the levee. Following the discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Larry Vincent for adoption, seconded by Councilman Carl Jaynes and approved unanimously. NEW BUSINESS City Administrator Rich Mays stated that Cole County has written a letter to the Army Corps of Engineers protesting the closing of their office in Jefferson City, and that Mayor Duane Schreimann asked Mr. Mays to ask the City Council if they would like him to write a similar letter. A motion was made by Councilman Carolyn McDowell that City Administrator Rich Mays write the letter of protest, seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent and approved unanimously. Councilman Carl Jaynes stated that he attended, on behalf of the City, a meeting of an entourage of businessmen from Japan. He stated it was a very informative and impressive event. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilman Carolyn McDowell requested an update on the status of her request for a street light at the intersection Hobbs Wood Road and Missouri Blvd., which is under the jurisdiction of the State Highway Department. Marty Brose, Public Works Director, stated there is a city light on city right -of -way at that location, but that the state will not put a light there because it does not meet their specifications. Councilman Charles Jackson commended Parks & Recreation Department Director Bill Lockwood and all parties involved for their recent efforts to address the issue in dispute regarding a public restroom on the greenway. Councilman John Landwehr stated that the unsafe intersection at Cityview and Hwy. 50/63 is still an ongoing problem, and asked Marty Brose, Public Works Director to contact the Highway Department about that issue. Councilman Carol Blaney stated there is also a problem with traffic congestion at Clark & Elm. Marty Brose, Public Works Director stated there are currently plans to signalize Elm & Clark, and Elm & Miller, but that Council requested that project not go forward. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 2, 1998 8 Councilman Carolyn McDowell stated the issue could be referred to the Traffic and Transportation Commission for its November 5 meeting. Councilman Carolyn McDowell requested a status update on the Stadium and W. Edgewood traffic signal. Marty Brose, Public Works Director, stated that the contractor should have received their "Notice to Proceed" today. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Councilman Larry Vincent announced that a Solid Waste Committee meeting will be held Tuesday, November 10, 5:30 P.M. APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES Executive Session Minutes of October 19, 1998 — A motion was made by Councilman James Haake for approval, seconded by Councilman Len Stella, and approved unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, a motion was made by Councilman Larry Vincent for adjournment, seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson and approved unanimously at 9:15 P.M.