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Home My Public Portal About19990419 OLD COUNCILREGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 19, 1999 (OLD COUNCIL) 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of April 19, 1999, was convened at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Duane Schreimann. Prayer was offered by Councilman Steve Nelson, 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. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Mayor Duane Schreimann awarded a plaque containing a "Key to the City" to Councilman Catherine Haake, Councilman Carolyn McDowell, and posthumously to Councilman James Haake, in appreciation for service to the City as members of the City Council. Mayor Duane Schreimann recognized members of the following Boy Scouts troop who were in attendance at the meeting - Troop 76, Loose Creek, who were working on their "Communications Merit Badge." CONSENT AGENDA The following items were presented for approval on the Consent Agenda: a. Minutes of April 5, 1999, Regular City Council Meeting Councilman Carol Blaney stated that the April 5 minutes need to reflect that the troop affiliation of the unidentified Boy Scouts Troop which attended the meeting is Moreau Heights Elementary School. Correction noted by City Clerk Phyllis Powell. Councilman Rick Nilges moved for approval of the Consent Agenda, as corrected, seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson approved unanimously. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 19, 1999 (OLD COUNCIL) 2 BILLS PENDING Bill 98 -190, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH GTE CORPORATION FOR E9 -1 -1 EQUIPMENT. Mayor Duane Schreimann requested that the record reflect Mayor -Elect Tom Rackers left the Council Chambers during third reading of Bill 98 -190, and remained absent until the third reading of Bill 98 -191. Councilman Charles Jackson stated his concerns about entering into a contract with a company that is not located locally in the event of problems with the equipment. Councilman Carl Jaynes expressed the same concerns. Following discussion, Councilman Rick Nilges stated that he wished to withdraw Bill 98 -190. Councilman Charles Jackson requested RFP information so that he can research the background of this issue. Bill 98 -191, 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 LOTS NO. 1, 2, 3, 4, AND 5 OF JULMAR SUBDIVISION, SECTION ONE, CONTAINING 3.47 ACRES FROM PUD, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT TO C -O, OFFICE COMMERCIAL. Bill 98 -191 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12913: Aye: Nay: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent None Bill 98 -192, 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 ALL OF LOT 56 AND THE SOUTHERN 1/3 PORTION OF LOT 57 OF WESTPOINT ESTATES SECTION FOUR FROM C -O, OFFICE COMMERCIAL TO PUD, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT. Bill 98 -192 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12914: Aye: Nay: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent None REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 19, 1999 (OLD COUNCIL) 3 Bill 98 -193, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A PARKING LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SPRINT- UNITED TELEPHONE COMPANY OF KANSAS. Mayor Duane Schreimann requested that the record reflect Mayor -Elect Tom Rackers left the Council Chambers during third reading of Bill 98 -193, and remained absent until the third reading of Bill 98 -194. Bill 98 -193 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. Councilman Charles Jackson stated that the lease should be reviewed because he believes the lease amount per space is too low. Following discussion, Bill 98 -193 was passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12915: Aye: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Bill 98 -194, sponsored by Councilman Nelson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO AN ENERGY CONSERVATION LOAN AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR WALNUT STREET PUMP STATION IMPROVEMENTS. Bill 98 -194 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12916: Aye: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Bill 98 -195, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH RHONDA LAUF FOR OPERATION OF THE AIRPORT CAFE AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. Bill 98 -195 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12917: Aye: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Bill 98 -196, sponsored by Councilman Jaynes, entitled: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 19, 1999 (OLD COUNCIL) 4 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE REPLAT OF PART OF ROLAND L. WIGGINS SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 98 -196 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12918: Aye: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Bill 98 -198, 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 OF APPROXIMATELY .17 ACRE ON THE NORTHERN TIP OF LOT 6 RE -LOCK ESTATES AND APPROXIMATELY .09 ACRE OF VACATED RIGHT - OF -WAY ALONG THE EASTERLY SIDE OF CITY VIEW DRIVE, FROM RS -2, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO C -1, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL. Bill 98 -198 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12919: Aye: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Bill 98 -197, sponsored by Councilman Jaynes, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF RE -LOCK ESTATES, SECTION TWO, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 98 -197 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12920: Aye: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Bill 98 -199, 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 OF PART OF LOT 8 OF SOUTHGATE SUBDIVISION CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 3.86 ACRES, FROM PUD, PLANNED UNIT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 19, 1999 (OLD COUNCIL) 5 DEVELOPMENT TO RA -1, MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL. Bill 98 -199 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. Following a request by a member of the audience to speak on this issue, a motion was made by Councilman McDowell that public be allowed to speak on this issue at this time, seconded by Councilman Leonard Stella, and approved unanimously. The following persons spoke on the issue: Mr. Vernon Scheulen, 214 Stephan St., stated he is the developer of the property in question, and would be willing to answer any questions. Mr. Charles Axtom, 1230 Duane Swift Parkway, made a presentation in opposition to the proposed rezoning. Ms. Dora Serrano, 1230 Duane Swift Parkway, also made a presentation in opposition to the proposed rezoning. Mr. Norlin Sager, 1201 Duane Swift Parkway, made a presentation in opposition to the proposed rezoning. Following the presentations from the public, a lengthy discussion was held on the issue during which staff answered questions. Staff explained that the requested zoning would be more restrictive on the developer than the current zoning, and that no rezoning is even required for the developer to be able to build his proposed development. At the conclusion of the discussion, Bill 98 -199 as passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12921: Aye: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Abstained: McDowell Bill 98 -200, 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 THE 1999 NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1. Bill 98 -200 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12922: Aye: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None RESOLUTIONS RS98 -24 — Census 2000 (Jaynes). A motion was made by Councilman Carl Jaynes for adoption of RS98 -24, seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson approved unanimously. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 19, 1999 (OLD COUNCIL) 6 Councilman Carl Jaynes reminded City Clerk that, since the resolution was held over from the April 5, 1999, Council Meeting, the adoption date of the resolution should be changed to reflect its passage date of April 19, 1999. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Carol Blaney made comments regarding the number of calls made from public housing (Hamilton and Dulle) units which must be responded to by Fire personnel in the capacity of First Responders. Councilman Carl Jaynes made comments regarding the number of calls that are storm water related, and requested that the issue be placed on the next Public Works Committee meeting for discussion. Public Works Director Marty Brose requested that the April 22 Public Works Committee meeting be moved to April 29. Councilman Nelson, Chairman of the Public Works Committee, stated that the change in schedule would not be a problem. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business to come before the Council at this time. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Councilman Larry Vincent reminded citizens of the spring trash pickup schedule for 1999. EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES Executive Session Minutes of April 5, 1999 — A motion was made by Councilman Carol Blaney for approval, seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent approved unanimously. ADJOURN SINE DIE A motion was made by Councilman McDowell that the Council adjourn sine die, seconded by Councilman Jackson, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote at 8:05 PM: Aye: Blaney, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, and Vincent Nay: None REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 19, 1999 (OLD COUNCIL) 7 ADMINISTRATION OF OATHS OF OFFICE The Oaths of Office were administered to the following newly elected City officials by the Honorable Tom Sodergren, Associate Judge, 19th Judicial Circuit: Mayor Tom Rackers Councilman Charles Jackson Councilman Edith G. Vogel Councilman Leonard Stella Councilman Bob Weber Councilman Larry Vincent Mark Richardson, Municipal Judge Daniel Green, City Prosecutor