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Home My Public Portal About19970804REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 4, 1997 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting was called to order on August 4, 1997, 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Duane Schreimann presiding. Prayer was offered by Councilman Carl Jaynes, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL The following Council Members were present for roll call: Present: Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Absent: Byrd A quorum was declared present. PUBLIC HEARINGS Projected 1997 Tax Rate Levy - After a presentation by City Administrator Rich Mays outlining the city's budget process, the following members of the public spoke in favor of a tax rate rollback: Mr. Jack Jarrett, 318 Ridgeway Mr. Jack West, 1007 Boonville road Mr. Frank Pursley, 628 Norris Drive Mr. Robert Hileman, 2709 Twin Hills Rd. Mr. Jim Rocca, 1818 W. McCarty Street Mr. Nick Luetkemeyer, 811 Esther Following the comments by the public, Mayor Duane Schreimann declared the public hearing concluded. 1997 City Budget and Gross Receipts Utility Tax (GRUT) - After a presentation by Robert Kenney, City Finance Director, the following citizens made comments regarding the GRUT: Mr. Frank Pursley, 628 Norris Drive Following the comments by the public, Mayor Duane Schreimann declared the public hearing concluded. Councilman Rick Nilges announced that the public would be invited to attend the Finance subcommittee meetings during the upcoming budget process. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 4, 1997 2 PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Dr. Bob Hauser, doing business at 1908 Bubba Lane, made comments in favor of changing the name of Bubba Lane. Mr. Travis Ballenger, 1305 Major Drive, made comments in favor of the city's consideration of allowing paid advertisement on city buses for the purpose of generating revenue. Mr. Brian Johnson - 1729 Greenberry Road, made a presentation urging Council to pass Bill 97 -55 regarding stop intersections at Terra Bella and Capistrano. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were present for approval on the Consent Agenda: a. Minutes of July 21, 1997, City Council Meeting b. Contract Amendment - IKON Roadway Project, London Way c. Contract Amendment - Covington Gardens A motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman James Haake, 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: Parks & Recreation Commission, 6/9/97; Firefighters' Retirement System Board (4/24/97); Board of Electrical Examiners & Review, 4/30/97 ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR There were no announcements by the Mayor at the time. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS Mayor Duane Schreimann announced that he was recommending the following appointments for approval: a. JCPD Promotion - Lt. Ray Bledsoe to rank of Captain REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 4, 1997 3 b. JCPD Promotion - Sgt. Michael Struttman to rank of Lieutenant c. JCPD Promotion - Officer Doug Shoemaker to rank of Sergeant d. JCPD Promotion - Telecommunications Operator Kathy Abernathy to position of Lead Operator A motion was made by Councilman Carl Jaynes for approval of the appointments, seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 97 -52, sponsored by Councilman Landwehr, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, REPEALING SECTION 1 -17 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DEFINING THE EXISTING CITY BOUNDARY AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION PERTAINING TO THE SAME SUBJECT. Bill 97 -53, sponsored by Councilman Jaynes, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHANGING THE NAME OF A STREET FROM BUBBA LANE TO GIBSON LANE IN SOUTHRIDGE MALL SUBDIVISION. Bill 97 -54, sponsored by Councilman Jaynes, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF THE TURNBERRY COURT SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Councilman Jaynes requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 97 -54 placed on final passage. There were no objections to the request for suspension of the rules. Bill was then read second and third times by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 12644: Aye: Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Bill 97 -55, 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) (OTHER SPECIFIED INTERSECTIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON PERTAINING TO STOP INTERSECTIONS OF CAPISTRANO DRIVE AT TERRA BELLA DRIVE, AND CAPISTRANO DRIVE AT PALISADES DRIVE. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 4, 1997 4 Bill 97 -56, 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) (OTHER SPECIFIED INTERSECTIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON PERTAINING TO STOP INTERSECTION OF WEST MCCARTY STREET AND INDUSTRIAL DRIVE. Bill 97 -57, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401 (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE J (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (B) (ALLEYS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON PERTAINING TO PARKING IN THE ALLEY BETWEEN ADAMS AND MONROE STREETS. Councilman James Haake requested that a record of accidents at that intersection be provided to the Council before the next meeting. Bill 97 -58, 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) (OTHER SPECIFIED INTERSECTIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON PERTAINING TO STOP INTERSECTION OF SOUTH BOULEVARD AT OHIO STREET. Bill 97 -59, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE JEFFERSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE STATE OF MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO OBTAIN AND CARRY OUT A LOCAL GOVERNMENT- SCHOOL DISTRICT CRIME PREVENTION PARTNERSHIP GRANT. Bill 97 -60, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY ADDING A NEW SUBPART TO SECTION 32 -1 (STREET NAMES AND WIDTHS) REQUIRING A FEE WITH THE PETITION TO CHANGE A STREET NAME. Councilman Carl Jaynes requested that staff prepare an amendment to bill 97 -60 so that the fee will be based on the exact costs to the City. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 4, 1997 5 Bill 97 -61, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MUSSELMAN AND HALL CONTRACTORS, LLC FOR THE 1997 SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM. Bill 97 -62, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON ASPHALT COMPANY FOR THE 1997 OVERLAY PROGRAM. BILLS PENDING Bill 97 -49, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, REAFFIRMING THE CURRENT ORDINANCE RELATING TO FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE BY MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS AS CITED IN CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. Bill 97 -49 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12641: Aye: Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Bill 97 -50, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING THE ALLEY RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR A PORTION OF DUNSCOMB'S SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 97 -50 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12642: Aye: Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Bill 97 -51, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 4, 1997 6 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING AN ALLEY RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR A PORTION OF THE 900 BLOCK OF WASHINGTON STREET. Bill 97 -51 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12643: Aye: Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR Bill 97 -30, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 22 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI BY ENACTING A NEW ARTICLE VIII, PROCEDURES FOR WRECKERS AND TOWING SERVICES PERMITTED FOR PLACEMENT ON CITY'S ROTATION LOG. Councilman Rick Nilges requested that Bill 97 -30 remain on the Informal Calendar, where it dies. Bill 97 -32, sponsored by Councilman Kammerdiener, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNAE AND SUPPORT STRUCTURES BY ENACTING A NEW ARTICLE X (TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWERS) OF CHAPTER 35 OF THE CODE, RENUMBERING THE CURRENT ARTICLE X (ADMINISTRATION) AS ARTICLE XI (ADMINISTRATION), PERTAINING TO THE PLACEMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNAE AND SUPPORT STRUCTURES WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS; BY ESTABLISHING OTHER SAFETY AND WELFARE PROVISIONS REGULATING COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNAE AND SUPPORT STRUCTURES; TO DEFINE ACTS CONSTITUTING A PUBLIC NUISANCE; AND TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; AND RENUMBERING THE CURRENT ARTICLE XI (VIOLATIONS AND PENALTY) AS ARTICLE XII. Councilman Landwehr requested that Bill 97 -32 remain on the Informal Calendar, where it dies. Bill 97 -36, 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 35 ACRES TO THE NORTHEAST OF AND BEHIND THE DWELLING ADDRESSED AS 2215 CHRISTY DRIVE FROM RS -2 SINGLE FAMILY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 4, 1997 7 RESIDENTIAL TO RA -2 MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, C -O OFFICE COMMERCIAL AND M -1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL. Councilman Jaynes requested that Bill 97 -36 remain on the Informal Calendar. Bill 97 -43, sponsored by Councilmen Byrd, Jackson, Landwehr and McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 35, THE ZONING CODE, BY ADDING A SECTION WHICH PERTAINS TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION. Councilman McDowell requested that Bill 97 -43 remain on the Informal Calendar. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Rick Nilges commended Parks and Recreation employee Mike Bollinger for his outstanding work at the past weekend's Special Olympics event held in Jefferson City. Councilman Rick Nilges made comments regarding the Special Olympics held in Jefferson City over the past weekend. He requested that Public Works Directory Marty Brose look into a citizen request which stemmed from the bus service to the Special Olympic participants that the City move a particular bus stop. Councilman Rick Nilges congratulated the Jefferson City Jaguars, a new semi -pro football team, and encouraged Jefferson City citizens to support this team. Councilman Carolyn McDowell made comments regarding the National Night Out event which will be held tomorrow night, Tuesday, August 5, and encouraged citizen participation. Councilman Charles Jackson made comments regarding a letter he received commending Public Works Directory Marty Brose and Mr. Britt Smith of the Public Works Department for their cooperation in certain situations associated with the E. McCarty Street project. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilman Rick Nilges requested an update on the status of the city liability pertaining to Sunset Court issue. Councilman Rick Nilges made comments regarding a letter he had received from a citizen regarding some problems on Southridge, and requested that Public Works Directory Marty Brose let Council know the status is. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS USSJC Submarine Committee - Councilman Carl Jaynes reported on the status of the USS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 4, 1997 8 Jefferson City. The submarine has a new commander, and he will be in the Jefferson City area this October. The USSJC Committee currently is without a Chairman. Finance Committee - Councilman Rick Nilges announced the following subcommittee members and meetings: COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN MEMBERS MEETING DATES MEETING TIMES Public Safety - Parks Subcommittee Councilman Larry Vincent Councilman McDowell Councilman Nelson Councilman Nilges Tue. Aug. 19 Mon. Aug 25. (if necessary) 7:00 PM 5:30 PM (if necessary) Public Works - Planning & Code Subcommittee Councilman Charles Jackson Councilman Stella Councilman Haake Councilman Nilges Councilman McDowell Wed. Aug. 20 Mon. Aug. 25 (if necessary) 7:00 PM 5:30 PM (if necessary) General Administration Subcommittee Councilman Carl Jaynes Councilman Byrd Councilman Landwehr Councilman Nilges Councilman McDowell Thur. Aug. 21 Mon. Aug. 25 (if necessary) 5:30 PM 5:30 PM (if necessary) All Subcommittees All Council Members Tue. Aug. 26 Recommendations to Finance Committee of the Whole & Public Hearing Finance Committee / City Council All Council Members Mon. Aug. 28. Pass by ordinance 7:00 or 7:30 PM Parks and Recreation Commission - Councilman Larry Vincent reminded Council of the annual Parks BBQ and tour this Wednesday, August 6, beginning at 5:30 PM. Finance Committee - Councilman Rick Nilges reiterated that the public is invited to attend the Finance subcommittee meetings. Councilman Larry Vincent requested that Councilman Rick Nilges provide the subcommittees with some guidelines for allowing public input at the meetings. Councilman Nilges stated that the public would be "bystanders" only for purposes of gaining information about the proposed budget, and that they can then come before the Finance Committee of the Whole when it meets and offer input at that time. EXECUTIVE SESSION A motion was made by Councilman Carolyn McDowell to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing litigation, real estate, and personnel, seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent and approved by the following roll -call vote at 9:20 PM: Aye: Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella, and Vincent REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 4, 1997 9 Nay: None