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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19990215REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 15, 1999 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of February 15, 1999, was convened at 7:30 P.M. by President Pro Tempore John Landwehr. Prayer was offered by Councilman Carl Jaynes, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance ROLL CALL The following Council Members were present for the roll call: Present: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Absent: None A quorum was declared present. PUBLIC HEARINGS Rezoning approximately 99.37 feet of southern portion of Inlot 277 addressed as 722 W. High from RA -2 (Multiple Family Residential) to C -O (Office Commercial) — Keith DeVault, Planning & Code Enforcement Director made a presentation outlining the background of the rezoning request. Following Mr. DeVault's presentation, no one present wished to speak in favor of, or opposition to, the request for rezoning. President Pro Tempore John Landwehr declared the public hearing concluded. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY President Pro Tempore John Landwehr introduced and welcomed Ben Provenich, a student of Eugene R -5 High School, who was present to fulfill a service project by observing the Council meeting. Mr. Joe Wilson, 422 Oberman Place, made a presentation regarding the City's ordinances regarding animals, and specifically bill 98 -160 which is on the agenda under "Informal Calendar." Mr. Wilson cited numerous court cases regarding similar situations. President Pro Tempore John Landwehr announced that the Council has indicated it will hold a meeting to hear comments from the staff and the public on this issue and urged Mr. Wilson and anyone else who is interested to attend that meeting. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were presented for approval on the Consent Agenda: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 15, 1999 2 a. Minutes of February 1, 1999, Regular City Council Meeting b. Bid 1802 - Sludge Applicator, Public Works Dept. c. Bid 1803 - Ammunition, Police Dept. Councilman Carl Jaynes moved that the Consent Agenda be approved as presented, seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson and approved unanimously. BIDS OVER $25,000 Bid 1796 - Fire Apparatus (Light /Air Truck), Fire Department — A motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson for approval of Bid 1796, seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent and approved unanimously. MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED & FILED Mayor Duane Schreimann announced that the following reports have been received and are on file in the City Clerk's Office: a. Parks & Recreation Commission, November 9, 1998, December 14, 1998 and January 11, 1999 b. City Forestry Commission, December 14, 1999 c. Historic Preservation Commission, November 24, 1998 d. Police Personnel Board, January 7, 1999 e. Firefighter's Retirement System Board, October 16, 1998 f. Appointments Review Committee, February 1, 1999 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS President Pro Tempore John Landwehr announced that Mayor Duane Schreimann has recommended the following appointments to city Boards & Commissions for Council approval: Board Perron Term Expires Term Status Library Board - Popp Dan Eckles Mar 2001 Partial Cable Quality Commission Jeff Bassinron - regular Jun 1999 Partial Cable Quality Commission Pam Rich - regular Jun 2001 Full Cable Quality Commission Ralph Robinett - alternate Jun 2000 Partial REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 15, 1999 3 Board Person Term Expires Term Status Transportation & Traffic Matt Jarrett Jun 2001 Full Police Personnel Board Dick Moore Jan 2002 Reappt Police Personnel Board MacArthur Woodruff Jan 2002 Full Environmental Quality Anita Randolph Nov 2003 Reappt Industrial Development Rose Marie Hopkins May 2004 Full Industrial Development Bill Luebbert May 2004 Full Councilman Carolyn McDowell asked questions regarding the length of term for the Industrial Development Board. Councilman Charles Jackson stated that Councilman McDowell has indicated to him that she felt the Mayor should not make any appointments to Boards and Commissions if the terms expire after the Mayoral election in April. Councilman Steve Nelson asked if these appointments had been considered and approved by the Appointments Review Committee; Mr. Jackson stated that they had been. President Pro Tempore John Landwehr stated that the approval of the appointments could be postponed until later in the meeting to allow City Counselor Allen Garner to get information requested by Councilman McDowell regarding the length of Industrial Development Commission term. * BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 98 -167, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR A LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT AND AMENDING THE 1998 -99 ANNUAL BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUES, AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES OF ADDITIONAL GRANT FUNDS AND UNAPPROPRIATED REVENUE. Bill 98 -168, sponsored by Councilman Nelson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH APLEX, INC. FOR 1999 STORM WATER PROJECT NO. 1. Bill 98 -169, sponsored by Councilman Nelson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING THE ALLEY RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR A PORTION OF BALD HILL ROAD. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 15, 1999 4 Bill 98 -170, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CAPITAL ASSISTANCE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT FOR PURCHASE OF ONE SMALL BUS. Bill 98 -171, sponsored by Councilman 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 MONROE STREET AT WOODLAWN AVENUE. Bill 98 -172, sponsored by Councilman 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 STADIUM BOULEVARD NEAR JACKSON STREET. Bill 98 -173, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, SECTION 19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (M), (PARKING PROHIBITED AT CERTAIN TIMES), SUBPARAGRAPH (R), BY THE ADDITION OF A PORTION OF THE SOUTH SIDE OF STADIUM BOULEVARD. Bill 98 -174, sponsored by Councilman 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 EMERALD LANE AT DIAMOND RIDGE. *MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS At this time in the meeting, the item of Mayoral Appointments was once again brought up for consideration. City Counselor Allen Garner stated that the length of term for the Industrial Development Commission is six years. Following a brief discussion, Councilman Carolyn McDowell made a motion that the appointments be approved, seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson and approved unanimously. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 15, 1999 5 BILLS PENDING Bill 98 -162, sponsored by Councilman Nelson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING A PORTION OF THE RIGHT -OF -WAY OF CITY VIEW DRIVE LYING ADJACENT TO AND EAST OF THE EAST LINE OF LOT NO. 6 OF RE -LOCK ESTATES. Bill 98 -162 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12886: Aye: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Bill 98 -163, 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 STATE AIRPORT OPERATING ASSISTANCE GRANT (AIR- 996 -40B). Bill 98 -163 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12887: Aye: Nay: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent None Bill 98 -164, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH WEATHERCRAFT, INC. FOR ROOF REPLACEMENT AT FIRE STATIONS 2, 4, AND THE ANIMAL SHELTER. Bill 98 -164 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12888: Aye: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Bill 98 -165, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH WISCH AND REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 15, 1999 6 VAUGHAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR FIRE STATION 1 RENOVATION. Bill 98 -165 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12889: Aye: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Bill 98 -166, 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 MADISON STREET AND HIGH STREET. Councilman Carolyn McDowell stated that the Council had received a letter from Mr. Sam Bushman of the Capital Main Street organization requesting that the Council not enact Bill 98 -166 because the merchants he referred to felt it would impact negatively on the traffic flow on High Street. Based on that request, Councilman Carolyn McDowell stated she wished to place Bill 98 -166 on the Informal Calendar at this time. INFORMAL CALENDAR Bill 98 -147, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE. Following a lengthy discussion, the Council felt it would be best if Bill 98 -147 would die on the Informal Calendar tonight and be reintroduced at a later date after more information could be reviewed. Of chief concern to the Council in this matter was the issue of environmental testing of the actual site before the City takes ownership. Councilman Carl Jaynes asked that Staff contact Ameren UE to let them know the status of the issue, and also to get input from the Department of Natural Resources on the issue before the bill is reintroduced. 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. Councilmen Landwehr & Vincent requested that Bill 98 -160 remain on the Informal Calendar at this time. The bill will die at the March 15 meeting if not acted upon by that time. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 15, 1999 7 NEW BUSINESS President Pro Tempore John Landwehr introduced Jefferson City's new Police Chief, Roger Schroeder, and welcomed him aboard. Scheduling of Finance Committee Meeting — Councilman Rick Nilges announced that some personnel policy issues as well as consideration of salaries of the Municipal Judge and City Prosecutor need to be brought before the Finance Committee. He stated that a meeting will be held Monday, February 22 at 7:00 P.M. to discuss those issues. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilman Carolyn McDowell commented on the Dunklin /Jackson Street safety patrol issue. City Administrator Rich Mays stated that since the issue preceded Police Chief Roger Schroeder, he would follow up on the issue with Chief Schroeder and Captain Johnsen. Councilman Carolyn McDowell stated that a member appointed to the Transportation and Traffic Commission six months ago has not shown up for any of the meetings, and she requested that the Mayor look into that issue. Councilman Carolyn McDowell requested information on the status of the Governor Hotel as she has not noticed anyone there. City Administrator Rich Mays stated that the site has been under construction for several months, and work is being done on the inside currently. Councilman Carolyn McDowell commented about a recent accident at McCarty and Madison due to a driver running a red light. She stated she has brought up the issue of running red lights numerous times and requested that the issue be looked into more enforcement there. City Administrator Rich Mays stated he would take it up with the Police Department, but that the City hopes the visibility problem will be alleviated by the new traffic signals scheduled for installation at that site. Councilman Carolyn McDowell stated that six months ago a consultant was hired for the Police Department, and asked when the City could expect to have that report. City Administrator Rich Mays stated he had already received the report, and would be glad to forward copies to the Council if they wish. Councilman Steve Nelson made comments regarding residents at 2819 Duane Drive who need clarification on whose responsibility it is to make proper sewer connections. He requested that staff contact and clarify the issue with that property owner. Marty Brose, Public Works Director stated that a notice was sent previously stating that the responsibility is the property owners', but he will check again to make sure they received the information. Councilman Steve Nelson stated that a problem with state employees parking behind the 100 block of High Street has been alleviated by signage placed there by Public Works Department, and indicated his appreciation to the Public Works Department. Marty Brose, Public Works Director stated he would pass Mr. Nelson's comments along to the Department staff. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 15, 1999 8 COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS There were no council liaison reports to come before the Council at this time. APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES Minutes of the February 1, 1999 Executive Session — A motion was made by Councilman Larry Vincent for approval of the minutes as presented, seconded by Councilman Carl Jaynes and approved unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, a motion was made by Councilman Carolyn McDowell for adjournment, seconded by Councilman Steve Nelson and approved unanimously at 8:20 P.M.