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 &
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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
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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
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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
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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.