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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19970505REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 5, 1997 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting was called to order on May 5, 1997, 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Duane Schreimann presiding. Prayer was offered by Councilman Bill Byrd, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL The following Council Members were present for roll call: Present: Byrd, Haake, Jackson , Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges and Vincent Absent: Jaynes A quorum was declared present. PUBLIC HEARINGS Rezoning 6.54 Acres in Goldammer Subdivision from RS -3 Single Family Residential to C -4 Planned Commercial (Bill 97 -16) - Keith DeVault, Director of Planning & Code Enforcement, made a presentation outlining the background of the request for rezoning. Following Mr. DeVault's presentation, Dr. Sherri Russell, 2402 E. McCarty Street, made a presentation and answered questions regarding the noise of animals at the veterinary facility at the location of the proposed rezoning. No one present spoke in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed rezoning. Mayor Duane Schreimann declared the public hearing concluded. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY The scheduled special presentations did not appear at this time. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were present for approval on the Consent Agenda: a. Minutes of April 21, 1997, First Council Meeting b. Minutes of April 24, 1997, Special Council Meeting c. Permissive Use at 415 Turnberry d. Bid 1685 - Street Sweeper, Public Works Dept. e. Bid 1693 - Miscellaneous Maintenance Supplies, All City Depts. f. Renewal (third year), Bid 1546 - Oil & Grease, Public Works and Parks & REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 5, 1997 Recreation Depts A motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman James Haake and approved unanimously. BIDS OVER $25,000 Bid 1681 - Reversible Snow Plows - A motion was made by Councilman James Haake for approval of the bid, seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson and approved unanimously. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS The following appointments were presented for Council approval by Mayor Duane Schreimann: Telecommunications Operators Kimberly Jo Kitchens Probationary Police Officer Joseph P. Matherne A motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson for approval, seconded by Councilman Bill Byrd, and approved unanimously. MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED Mayor Duane Schreimann stated that the following minutes /reports have been received and are on file in the City Clerk's office: Historic Preservation Commission, 3/25/97; Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, 3/27/97; Board of Electrical Examiners & Review, 2/5/97. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 97 -16, 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 APPROXIMATELY 6.54 ACRES WITHIN GOLDAMMER SUBDIVISION, LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 170 FEET WEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF EASTLAND DRIVE AND THE RELOCATED EAST ELM STREET, FROM RS -3 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO C -4 PLANNED COMMERCIAL, DESCRIBED AS: Bill 97 -17, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 5, 1997 MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH WISCH AND VAUGHAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CHERRY STREET SALT STORAGE FACILITY. Bill 97 -18, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH COLE COUNTY SPECIAL SERVICES FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED. BILLS PENDING Bill 97 -12, sponsored by Councilman Jaynes, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI BY ANNEXING AND INCLUDING UNINCORPORATED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF COLE, STATE OF MISSOURI, KNOWN AS THE VENTURA AREA, LYING NORTHWEST OF THE PRESENT CITY LIMITS. Bill 97 -12 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12608: Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges and Vincent Nay: None Bill 97 -13, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH STOKES ELECTRIC FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICES. Bill 97 -13 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12609: Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges and Vincent Nay: None Following passage of Bill 97 -13, Councilman Rick Nilges requested that Staff provide information to the Council about the method that the Stokes Electric contract renewal was done vs. the method that the Everready Towing contract was done a few weeks prior. Councilman Carolyn McDowell also requested information about why the Stokes Electric REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 5, 1997 contract was done in May when it was due in March. Bill 97 -15, sponsored by Councilman Jaynes, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF SOUTHGATE SUBDIVISION, SECTION FIVE, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 97 -15 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12610: Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges and Vincent Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR Bill 97 -6, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, SCHEDULE A, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON PERTAINING TO SPEED LIMIT ON A PORTION OF STADIUM BOULEVARD WEST. Councilman Rick Nilges moved that a substitute bill be offered for approval as previously distributed to Council, seconded by Councilman Steve Nelson, and approved unanimously. Councilman Rick Nilges stated he had been contacted by businesses in the area supporting the higher speed limit. Councilman Carolyn McDowell stated that she had also been contacted by businesses, but in opposition to the higher limit. Following discussion, Substitute Bill 97 -6 was read second and third times by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12611: Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges and Vincent Nay: None NEW BUSINESS City Counselor Allen Garner distributed a chart regarding tax rates to fund the proposed convention center, and made a presentation explaining the figures contained in the chart. Following his presentation, City Administrator Rich Mays made a presentation showing the different amounts of revenue which could be raised to fund the convention center using different sales tax rates. Mr. Jim Moody was present in his capacity of lobbying consultant to answer questions about the issue. He stated if Council intends to seek any legislative assistance, action would have to be taken immediately. Following the presentations and a brief discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Larry Vincent to authorize Mr. Moody REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 5, 1997 to pursue an amendment to the current S.B. 21 and /or S.B. 165 to authorize Jefferson City to seek up to a one -half percent (' /2 %) economic development sales tax, seconded by Councilman Steve Nelson, and approved unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Carolyn McDowell commented that she hoped the Council would begin considering the budget process soon, and that part of its consideration would be towards rolling back property tax rates three or four cents. Councilman Steve Nelson asked City Counselor Allen Garner to explain to citizens what method the City uses in the case where property damage occurs in which the City may be liable. Mr. Garner explained the method used to ensure the claims are handled in a thorough and timely manner. Councilman Larry Vincent reminded residents of the city -wide bulky item pickup continuing on the west side of town this week. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business to come before the Council at this time. APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES g. Executive Session of April 7, 1997 (read by Council at 4/21/97 meeting) h. Executive Session of April 21, 1997 i. Executive Session of April 28, 1997 A motion was made by Councilman Steve Nelson for approval of the Executive Session Minutes as presented, seconded by Councilman Bill Byrd and approved unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Councilman Steve Nelson moved that the meeting be adjourned, seconded by Councilman Bill Byrd and approved unanimously at 8:25 PM.