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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19990119REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 19, 1999 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of January 19, 1999, was convened at 7:30 P.M. by President Pro Tempore John Landwehr, who explained the absence of Mayor Duane Schreimann. ROLL CALL The following Council Members were present for the roll call: Present: Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Absent: None A quorum was declared present. GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION President Pro Tempore John Landwehr announced that the Council would go into Executive Session at this time to discuss personnel, and that the Council would reconvene its open session at the conclusion of the Executive Session. A motion was made by Councilman Steve Nelson to go into Executive Session, seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson, and approved by the following roll -call vote at 7:35 P.M. Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None The City Council and members of the City staff left the Council Chambers to convene its Executive Session in the First Floor Conference Room. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION President Pro Tempore John Landwehr reconvened the Open Session of the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:50 P.M. Prayer was given by Councilman Charles Jackson followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL President Pro Tempore John Landwehr called for a second roll -call vote. The following REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 19, 1999 2 Council Members were present: Present: Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Absent: None CONSENT AGENDA The following items were presented for approval on the Consent Agenda: a. Minutes of January 4, 1999, Regular City Council Meeting b. Minutes of January 11, 1999, Special City Council Meeting A motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented; motion was seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent, and approved unanimously. BIDS OVER $25,000 Bid 1794 - Breathing Apparatus, Fire Dept. — A motion was made by Councilman Rick Nilges for approval of Bid 1794, seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson and approved unanimously. MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED & FILED President Pro Tempore John Landwehr announced that the following reports have been received and are on file in the City Clerk's Office: a. Board of Adjustment, Nov. 10, 1998 b. Finance Report, December 1998 c. Police Personnel Board, Dec. 3, 1998 d. Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, Nov. 3, 1998 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS Police Chief — President Pro Tempore John Landwehr announced that Mayor Duane Schreimann has recommended for Council approval the appointment of Mr. Roger Schroeder for the position of Police Chief. A motion was made by Councilman Steve Nelson that Mayor Schreimann's appointment be approved, motion was seconded by Councilman Carl Jaynes and approved unanimously. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 19, 1999 3 Convention Center Proposal Review Committee — President Pro Tempore John Landwehr announced that Mayor Duane Schreimann has indicated his wish to appoint the following persons to the Convention Center Proposal Review Committee: Councilman Carol Blaney Councilman John Landwehr Councilman Charles Jackson Councilman Larry Vincent A motion was made by Councilman Carolyn McDowell to approve the appointments, seconded by Councilman Steve Nelson and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 98 -154, 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 PROPERTY LOCATED AT LOT NUMBER 12 OF THE L. M. BECK SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI FROM RS -3 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO C -2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL. Bill 98 -155, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, 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 -156, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE SECTION 5309 CAPITAL ASSISTANCE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAY TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO BUSES. Bill 98 -157, sponsored by Councilman Nelson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SVERDRUP CIVIL, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PERTAINING TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND CONVEYANCE SYSTEM. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 19, 1999 4 Bill 98 -158, sponsored by Councilman Landwehr, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH M. J. HARDEN FOR GIS DATA CONVERSION SERVICES. Bill 98 -159, sponsored by Councilman Jaynes, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING THE SURFACE WATER DRAINAGE EASEMENT ACROSS PORTION OF LOT 12, BLOCK 8, OF WASHINGTON PARK ADDITION. Councilman Jaynes requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 98 -159 placed on final passage. There were no objections to the request for suspension of the rules. Bill 98 -159 was then read second and third times by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 12878: Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Abstain: Landwehr Bill 98 -160, sponsored by Councilmen Landwehr & Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 5 (ANIMALS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, RENUMBERING AND ADDING NEW SECTIONS. Bill 98 -161, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ESTABLISHING ADDITIONAL PROCESSES FOR ISSUANCE OF ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE LOANS AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO EFFECTUATE THE PROGRAM. Following a brief presentation about Bill 98 -161, City Administrator Rich Mays introduced Mr. Gary Taylor of the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce and asked that he make a brief presentation about this bill and answer any questions Council Members might have. BILLS PENDING 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. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 19, 1999 5 Bill 98 -149 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12874: Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None 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 -150 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12875: Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None 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. Councilman Carl Jaynes requested that Bill 98 -151 be placed on the Informal Calendar at this time. 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. Councilman Rick Nilges made a motion to amend Bill 98 -152 as follows: a new paragraph shall be added following the current last paragraph of Section 8 -7(a) which shall state: The City Administrator shall advise the Council on any projects that fall within this category of vital projects in a timely fashion." Motion was seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent. Following a lengthy discussion, Councilman Nilges stated he wished to withdraw his previous motion to amend and offered the following motion to amend in lieu thereof as follows: a new paragraph shall be added following the current last paragraph of Section 8 -7(a) which shall state: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 19, 1999 6 The City Administrator shall advise the City Council at least two weeks prior to the formation of a vital projects com,nittee. Councilman Larry Vincent agreed to withdraw his second to the original motion and to second new motion. The amendment was then approved unanimously. Councilman Larry Vincent moved to further amend Bill 98 -152 as follows: The amount of additional compensation for vital projects as referenced in the third paragraph of Section 8 -7(a) shall be amended by increasing from 20% to 30 %, as follows: "Any additional compensation paid in accordance with this provision shall be limited to z1Hfr 30% of the employees annual base salary." The motion to amend was seconded by Councilman Carl Jaynes and approved unanimously. Bill 98 -152 was then read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed, as amended, by the following vote as Ordinance 12876: Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None 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. Councilman Larry Vincent requested that Bill 98 -153 be withdrawn at this time. INFORMAL CALENDAR 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 withdrawn 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 be removed from the Informal Calendar and placed on third reading and final passage at this time. Bill 98 -130 was then read third time by title and placed on final passage. Councilman Larry Vincent moved to REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 19, 1999 7 amend Bill 98 -130 as follows: Section 2. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date the sidewalk is completed along Stadium between Myrtle and Carter, or, January 31 June 1, 1999, whichever is first. The motion to amend was seconded by Councilman John Landwehr. Following discussion, Councilman Carol Blaney requested that Councilman Vincent change his amendment to August 1 rather than June 1. Councilman Larry Vincent withdrew his motion, Councilman John Landwehr withdrew his second, and Councilman Vincent offered the following amendment in lieu thereof: Section 2. This Ordinance shall be in fullforce and effect from and after the date the sidewalk is completed along Stadium between Myrtle and Carter, or, January 31 August 1, 1999, whichever is first. Councilman John Landwehr seconded the motion to amend, and the motion was approved unanimously. Bill 98 -130 was then passed, as amended, by the following vote as Ordinance 12877: Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Following the vote on Bill 98 -130, Councilman Larry Vincent stated he believes the City should stripe the center line on the street in that area during the construction phase. Councilman Carol Blaney asked if the City could also consider striping parking spaces at the (Helias) high school to help the students know where to park. RESOLUTIONS RS98 -22 — Adoption of Affirmative Action Plan for 1999 (Nilges). Councilman Charles Jackson made comments regarding the number of minorities and women employed by the City, and stated that he believed more stringent efforts should be made to improve the situation. A discussion followed regarding how the City could achieve this goal. Following the discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Rick Nilges for adoption of RS98 -22, seconded by Councilman Carl Jaynes and approved unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Steve Nelson announced that he has asked Catherine Haake if she would be willing to fill the vacancy on the City Council created when her husband, Councilman James Haake, passed away on January 1. He stated that Mrs. Haake consented to serve, and could be at the February 1 City Council Meeting to be sworn in and assume that position. Following Councilman Nelson's announcement, he moved to nominate Catherine Haake to fill the unexpired term of the late James Haake for Second Ward Councilman. The motion was seconded by Councilman Carolyn McDowell and approved unanimously. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 19, 1999 8 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Keith DeVault, Planning & Code Enforcement Director, made a progress report on the status of the proposed zoning ordinance amendments. At Council's request, Mr. DeVault will prepare a synopsis of the proposed amendments for Council's information and future reference. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Councilman Larry Vincent requested that staff give a report to the Council on the "Y2K" compliance project issue at the next Council meeting, and that periodic reports be given throughout the process of the project. APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES Minutes of the January 4, 1999 Executive Session — A motion was made by Councilman Steve Nelson for approval of the minutes as presented, seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent and approved unanimously. GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION A motion was made by Councilman Carl Jaynes 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 Charles Jackson and approved by the following roll -call vote at 9:20 P.M. Aye: Blaney, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None