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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19981207REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 7, 1998 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting was convened on December 7, 1998, at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Duane Schreimann. Prayer was offered by Rev. Mark Kiekhaefer, Evangelical Free Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL The following Council Members were present for roll call: Present: Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Absent: Haake and Jaynes A quorum was declared present. ITEMS TAKEN UP OUT OF ORDER Resolution RS98 -19 — Recognition of Helias High School Crusaders Football Coaching Staff and Players (McDowell). Following the reading of the resolution by Mayor Duane Schreimann, a motion was made by Councilman Carolyn McDowell for adoption, seconded by Councilman Rick Nilges, and approved unanimously. Coach Ray Hentges was present with four members of the football team to accept the resolution. A key to the city was also presented to Coach Hentges PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Mr. Lyle Rosburg, 3749 Schott Road, made a presentation commending the Jefferson City Police Department for its Citizens' Police Academy program. Mr. Rosburg had recently completed the 19th Academy and recommended it to other citizens. Mr. Ted Stewart, 332 Fox Creek Road, made a presentation regarding hiring city personnel. Mr. Alan Mudd, 2014 W. Edgewood, made a presentation in support of Bill 98 -134 (traffic in area of Simonsen School), and introduced the following three officers of the Student Council who were also present: Ms. Kelly Neidert and Mr. Greg Schulte, Co- Presidents, and Mr. Jeremy Fischer, Secretary. Mr. Darrel Dunafon, 1921 Sarah Court, made a presentation regarding the RFP process for the convention center. He stated Council should abide by its original deadline schedule for submission of RFP's which was approved at the November 16, 1998 City Council meeting. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 7, 1998 2 CONSENT AGENDA The following items were present for approval on the Consent Agenda: a. Minutes of November 16, 1998, Special City Council Meeting b. Minutes of November 16, 1998, Regular City Council Meeting c. Renewal of Wastewater Agricultural Lease with Fischer Grain Farms d. Authorization of Conditional Use at Governor Office Bldg. at 200 Madison Street ( "Governor Hotel" location) e. Authorization of Contract with Cole County Health Department for Local Sanitation Inspection of Child Care Facilities f. Renewal of Airport Agricultural Lease with Fischer Grain Farms g. Authorization of Electric & Gas Services Extensions with Ameren UE for New Waste Water Facilities Building Councilman Charles Jackson requested that items (c) and (f) be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. A motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson to approve items (a), (b), (d), (e) and (g) of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent and approved unanimously. Item s (c) and (f) were discussed, questions were answered by Marty Brose, Public Works Director. Following the discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson for approval of items (c) and (f) of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Councilman Steve Nelson and approved unanimously. BIDS OVER $25,000 AS400 Computer - Police Dept. - A motion was made by Councilman Carolyn McDowell for approval, seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson and approved unanimously. Bid 1722 (Renewal) - Concrete and Concrete Products, All City - Following discussion, Councilman Charles Jackson requested that this item be held over until the next Council meeting so Council can receive further information on the item. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS Mayor Duane Schreimann made the following recommendations for appointment: a. Probationary Police Officer - Calvin Scott Smith b. Probationary Police Officer - Patrick Bonnot A motion was made by Councilman Steve Nelson for approval of the appointments, seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent and approved unanimously. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 7, 1998 3 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: Police Personnel Board, October 1 Public Works & Planning Committee, October 22 Transportation & Traffic Commission, September 10 (Revised) and October 8 Board of Adjustment, October 13 Liquor Control Board, October 28 Parks & recreation Commission, October 12; Special Meeting, October 29 October Finance Report BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 98 -131, 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 DON SCHNIEDERS EXCAVATING COMPANY, INC. FOR THE TRUMAN BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Councilman John Landwehr requested that Marty Brose, Public Works Director, provide the Council with information about what it would cost to build sidewalks on one or both sides of this street. Bill 98 -132, 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 KAUFFMAN BROTHERS, L.L.C. FOR THE 1998 STORM WATER PROJECT NO. Bill 98 -133, 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 LESLIE BOULEVARD AT STADIUM BOULEVARD, LAFAYETTE STREET AT STADIUM BOULEVARD, AND AMENDING SCHEDULE J (PARKING PROHIBITED), BY THE ADDITION OF A PORTION OF LESLIE BOULEVARD. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 7, 1998 4 Bill 98 -134, sponsored by Councilman Carolyn McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, SECTION 19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE A (SPEED LIMITS), SUBPARAGRAPH (G), (TWENTY MILES PER HOUR), BY THE ADDITION OF SIMONSEN 9TH GRADE CENTER ON MILLER STREET; AMENDING SCHEDULE S (LOADING ZONES), SUBPARAGRAPH C, (PASSENGER LOADING ZONES), BY THE ADDITION OF A PORTION OF JACKSON STREET; AND AMENDING SCHEDULE J, (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), PERTAINING TO PORTIONS OF MILLER STREET. Bill 98 -135, sponsored by Councilman Carolyn McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, SECTION 19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE S (LOADING ZONES), SUBPARAGRAPH C, (PASSENGER LOADING ZONES), BY THE ADDITION OF A PORTION OF JACKSON STREET; AND AMENDING SCHEDULE U, (SCHOOL BUS LOADING ZONES, SCHOOL ZONES, PARKING LOTS, ETC.), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), (SCHOOL BUS LOADING ZONES), PERTAINING TO PORTIONS OF JACKSON STREET. Bill 98 -136, 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), PERTAINING TO PORTIONS OF DUNKLIN STREET. Bill 98 -137, 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 ADDITION OF A PORTION OF HIGH STREET. Bill 98 -138, sponsored by Councilman James Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF THE LAND TO THE STATE OF MISSOURI FOR RIGHT -OF -WAY RELATED TO THE ROUTE 179 PROJECT. Bill 98 -139, sponsored by Councilman Rick Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 7, 1998 5 MISSOURI FOR FIRE TRAINING. Bill 98 -140, sponsored by Councilman Rick Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH DOW AGROSCIENCES, L.L.C. FOR INDEMNIFICATION FOR TREE MORTALITY RESULTING FROM THE APPLICATION OF CHEMICAL TREE GROWTH REGULATOR. Bill 98 -141, sponsored by Councilman Rick Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 1998 -99 ANNUAL BUDGET BY INCREASING GRANT REVENUES, AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES OF ADDITIONAL GRANT FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES FROM UNAPPROPRIATED WASTEWATER REVENUE. Bill 98 -142, sponsored by Councilman Rick Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING ORDINANCE 12801, THE 1998 -99 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI BY ADDING A POSITION PERTAINING TO THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT WITHIN THE PERSONNEL SCHEDULE. Councilman Rick Nilges requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 98 -142 placed on third reading and final passage. Councilman Charles Jackson, Councilman Carolyn McDowell and Councilman Larry Vincent objected to the request for suspension of the rules. A lengthy discussion was held regarding the appropriate way to compensate staff for extra time spent working on the City's Y2K compliance project. City Administrator Rich Mays asked Council Members to let him know before the next Council Meeting how they think the issue should be addressed. Bill 98 -143, sponsored by Councilman Rick Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH EMIL ORTMEYER FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AS INTERIM FINANCE DIRECTOR. Councilman Rick Nilges requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 98 -142 placed on third reading and final passage. Councilman Charles Jackson and Councilman Carolyn McDowell objected to the request for suspension of the rules. A lengthy discussion was held regarding the issue of suspending the rules on bills. Bill 98 -144, sponsored by Councilman Larry Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 7, 1998 6 PROGRESS URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT NO. MO. R -45 ( "URBAN RENEWAL PLAN (AMENDED - 1997) "). BILLS PENDING Bill 98 -123, sponsored by Councilman Rick Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DECLARING CERTAIN CITY OWNED PROPERTY SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE TRADE -IN OF THE PROPERTY TO OFFSET THE PURCHASE PRICE OF REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT. Bill 98 -123 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12854: Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Bill 98 -124, 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 3.3 ACRES OF A 13.34 ACRE TRACT ADDRESSED AS 901 ELLIS BOULEVARD FROM RS -2 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO RA -2 MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL. Bill 98 -124 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12855: Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Bill 98 -125, sponsored by Councilman Rick Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING ORDINANCE 12801, THE 1998 -99 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY ADDING A POSITION PERTAINING TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT WITHIN THE PERSONNEL SCHEDULE. Bill 98 -125 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12856: Aye: Nay: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 7, 1998 7 Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent None Bill 98 -126, sponsored by Councilman James Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 13 -4 (TRANSPORTATION OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 98 -126 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12857: Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Bill 98 -128, sponsored by Councilman James Haake, 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 -128 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and defeated by the following: Aye: None Nay: Blaney, Jackson, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent None Bill 98 -129, sponsored by Councilman Rick Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 11884 OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ESTABLISHING THE PROCESS FOR ISSUANCE OF ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE LOANS. Councilman Rick Nilges requested that Bill 98 -129 be placed on the Informal Calendar at this time. Bill 98 -130, sponsored by Councilman Carolyn 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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 7, 1998 8 STREET. Councilman Carolyn McDowell requested that Bill 98 -129 be placed on the Informal Calendar at this time. INFORMAL CALENDAR 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 remain on the Informal Calendar. 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. Councilman Rick Nilges requested that Bill 98 -118 remain on the Informal Calendar at this time. 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. Councilman Larry Vincent requested that Bill 98 -119 be withdrawn at this time. 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. Councilman Larry Vincent requested that Bill 98 -120 remain on the Informal Calendar at this time. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 7, 1998 9 RESOLUTIONS RS98 -20 RS98 -21 Authorizing Bank Signatories for City (Nilges) — Councilman Rick Nilges made a motion to amend RS98 -20 as follows: (1) change "Acting Finance Director" to "Interim Finance Director" and change "Effective January 2, 1999" to "Effective December 23, 1998." Motion was seconded by Councilman Len Stella. Following discussion, Councilman Rick Nilges withdrew his motion, and Councilman Len Stella withdrew his second. Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Rick Nilges to amend RS98 -20 as follows: The second "WHEREAS" clause pertaining to Emil Ortmeyer, and the fourth signatory, pertaining to Emil Ortmeyer, shall be deleted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Len Stella and approved unanimously. Councilman Rick Nilges then moved to adopt RS98 -20, as amended, seconded by Councilman Len Stella and approved unanimously. Approving Change of Control of Cable Communications Franchise (Nelson) A motion was made by Councilman Steve Nelson for approval, seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent and approved unanimously. NEW BUSINESS City Administrator Rich Mays gave an update on the convention center issue. He stated that over the past two weeks several developers have expressed concern over the December 7 deadline for submission of proposals, and were therefore notified that the deadline was extended from today (Dec. 7) at 5:00 PM to December 14 at 5:00 PM. He stated Council may wish to consider postponing the referendum beyond the February 2, 1999 ballot. Following a lengthy discussion, a motion was made by Councilman John Landwehr to extend the final deadline for accepting proposals to January 4, 1999 at 5:00 PM, seconded by Councilman Rick Nilges and approved by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Jackson, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges and Vincent Nay: Blaney, McDowell and Stella Following the vote, Councilman John Landwehr stated that Council needs to instruct City Administrator Rich Mays to return the proposals which had already been turned in. Mr. Mays stated he planned to do so. Councilman Charles Jackson made comments regarding limbs blowing onto electrical power lines recently, and asked Marty Brose, Public Works Director to check into statements made to citizens regarding waiting until the limbs pushed the lines all the way to the ground to avoid having to cut the limbs down. Mr. Brose stated he would check into it. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 7, 1998 10 Councilman Steve Nelson made comments regarding trash containers on High Street during the recent Christmas events. He stated that the City needs to make arrangements to ensure that those containers are emptied when such events occur. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilman Carolyn McDowell made comments regarding a street Tight at Hobbs Blvd. Marty Brose, Public Works Director stated he would look into the issue again, and he will have some information at the next Council meeting. Mayor Duane Schreimann made comments regarding statements earlier in the meeting about waiting until after the Mayoral election to hire a Police Chief and Finance Director. He stated he will not postpone the hiring of those positions, and that he will not allow politics to enter in the process. Councilman Len Stella voiced his concurrence with Mayor Schreimann's statements. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Councilman Larry Vincent stated a Solid Waste Committee meeting would be held tomorrow morning (Dec. 8) and 7:00 A.M. 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 Carolyn McDowell and approved unanimously at 10:05 P.M.