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Home My Public Portal About19990104REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 4, 1999 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of January 4, 1999, was convened at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Duane Schreimann. Councilman Steve Nelson called for the Council to observe a few moments of silence in honor of Councilman James Haake who passed away on January 1, 1999. 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, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Absent: Jackson A quorum was declared present. PUBLIC HEARINGS Rezoning of Lot 12 of the L. M. Beck Subdivision, addressed 610 Howard Street from RS -3 (Single Family Residential) to C -2 (General Commercial)— Keith DeVault, Planning & Code Enforcement Director, made a presentation outlining the background of the request for rezoning. Following Mr. DeVault's presentation, no one came forward to speak in favor of, or opposition to, the request for rezoning. Mayor Duane Schreimann declared the public hearing concluded. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were present for approval on the Consent Agenda: a. Minutes of December 28, 1998, Regular City Council Meeting b. Authorizing Second Amendment to Public Transit Operating Grant Agreement A motion was made by Councilman Rick Nilges for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented; motion was seconded by Councilman Carl Jaynes and approved unanimously. BIDS OVER $25,000 Bid 1793 - Hydrated Lime, Public Works Dept. — A motion was made by Councilman Carl REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 4, 1999 2 Jaynes for approval of Bid 1793, seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent and approved unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR Mayor Duane Schreimann offered condolences on behalf of himself, the City Council and Staff to the family of the late Councilman James Haake, and stated that the City of Jefferson greatly appreciates Councilman Haake's contributions and commitment to Jefferson City over his lifetime. He will be sadly missed. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS Probationary Police Officer — Nada (Lynn) Henson. A motion was made by Councilman Steve Nelson for approval of the appointment, seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 98 -149, sponsored by Councilman Jaynes, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF JAYS SUBDIVISION, A MINOR SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 98 -150, sponsored by Councilman Nelson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A FRANCHISE EXTENSION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON AND TCI CABLEVISION OF MISSOURI, INCORPORATED AS IT RELATES TO CABLE TELEVISION Bill 98 -151, sponsored by Councilman Jaynes, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 18 (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS AND OFFENSES) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 18 -119 PERTAINING TO THE SALE AND POSSESSION OF LASER POINTERS. Bill 98 -152, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTIONS 8 -5 and 8 -7 OF THE PERSONNEL POLICY FOR THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE OF JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI, AS ENACTED BY ORDINANCE 12557. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 4, 1999 3 Bill 98 -153, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING REFERENDUM ON TAX ISSUE RELATED TO A CONVENTION CENTER. BILLS PENDING Bill 98 -146, sponsored by Councilman James Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A UTILITY AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE RELOCATION OF A SANITARY SEWER MAIN RELATED TO THE ROUTE 179 PROJECT. Bill 98 -146 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12872: Aye: Blaney, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Bill 98 -147, sponsored by Councilman James Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE. Councilman Larry Vincent made a motion that Bill 98 -147 be placed on the Informal Calendar at this time, motion was seconded by Councilman Carolyn McDowell, and approved unanimously. Councilman Carl Jaynes requested that a report be provided to the Council that enumerates any costs associated with this transaction. Bill 98 -148, sponsored by Councilman Rick Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 1998 -99 ANNUAL BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS FROM COLE COUNTY FOR GIS PROJECT. Bill 98 -148 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12873: Aye: Nay: Blaney, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent None REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 4, 1999 4 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, where it dies 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, where it dies at this time. 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 remain 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 STREET. Councilman Carolyn McDowell requested that Bill 98 -130 remain on the Informal Calendar at this time. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Carolyn McDowell made comments regarding barricades across the sidewalks in the 200 block of E. High Street. Marty Brose, Public Works Director, stated that the City REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 4, 1999 5 had received a complaint from a citizen who had tripped and fallen in that area, and the property owner was advised that it was his responsibility to repair the sidewalk. He is currently negotiating with a contractor for the repairs, and the City did a temporary patch job in the meantime. Councilman Steve Nelson commended the City Street Division for its outstanding work in clearing the city streets during the recent heavy snow storm. Councilman Rick Nilges asked City Counselor Allen Garner to contactTCl about improving the reception of several of its cable channels. Councilman John Landwehr asked City Counselor Allen Garner if Jefferson City citizens have to call Columbia, Missouri to speak to someone at TCI about requesting a change in service. Mr. Garner replied that the calls are made to a local Jefferson City number, and are subsequently routed to Columbia at no cost to the customers. Councilman Carol Blaney made comments regarding appointments to boards and commissions. Mayor Duane Schreimann stated that if any Council Members notices an appointment which needs to be made, please bring it to his attention, and also reminded them to urge citizens who are interested in serving to contact City Hall and request a Volunteer Profile Form. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Convention Center — City Administrator Rich Mays made a presentation regarding the RFP process which closed at 5:00 P.M. the date of this meeting (January 4), and announced that two proposals had been received. Following a brief discussion, the Council called for a Special Council Meeting to be held on Monday, January 11 at 7:00 P.M. to hear oral presentations and hear public input on the issue. Councilman John Landwehr requested that Marty Brose, Public Works Director, provide the Council with a cost estimate for installing sidewalks on just one side of Truman Blvd. rather than on both sides. Following his comments, Councilman Landwehr made a motion that the Public Works Department be directed to elicit a Change Order from the contractor on the Truman Blvd. project for incorporation of a sidewalk on one side of Truman Blvd., the motion was seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent and approved unanimously. Councilman Rick Nilges made comments regarding the Sunset Court project and requested that Marty Brose, Public Works Director, report to the Council at the next meeting the status of that project. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Councilman Steve Nelson announced that the January Public Works meeting will be changed to Tuesday, January 19 at 5:30 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 4, 1999 6 APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES Minutes of the December 28, 1998 Executive Session — A motion was made by Councilman Larry Vincent for approval of the minutes as presented, seconded by Councilman Carolyn McDowell and approved unanimously. GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION A motion was made by Councilman Larry Vincent that the Council go into Executive Session at this time to discuss matters pertaining to real estate, litigation and personnel. Motion was seconded by Councilman Carolyn McDowell and approved by the following roll - call vote at 8:20 P.M. Aye: Blaney, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None