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Home My Public Portal About19970908REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting was called to order on September 8, 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, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Absent: Nelson A quorum was declared present. PUBLIC HEARINGS Amending Chapter 35, Zoning Code, Pertaining to Communications Antennae and Support Structures - City Counselor Allen Garner made a presentation regarding the background of the ordinance. He also informed Council of the process by which members of businesses and organizations affected by this ordinance were allowed to give their input into the initial stages of drafting the ordinance. No members of the public wished to speak in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed ordinance. Mayor Duane Schreimann declared the public hearing concluded. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Mr. Dan Massie, 108 Clay Street, made a presentation regarding the noises made by trains at crossings in the locality of his residence. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were present for approval on the Consent Agenda: a. Minutes of August 18, 1997, Regular City Council Meeting b. Minutes of August 28, 1997, Special City Council Meeting c. Bid 1714 - Automobile, Police Dept. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 2 d. Authorizing Contract with School District Concerning Reporting of Assault Cases e. Authorizing Contract with Black & Veatch for Interim Wastewater Division Director Services Mayor Duane Schreimann stated that if there no objections, he would also request the City Council to consider approval of an application for a Neighborhood Assistance Grant Agreement for the Jefferson City Boys' and Girls' Club which has a submission deadline of September 8. There were no objections to the request for consideration of this item. It was added to the Consent Agenda as Item (f). f. Authorizing application for neighborhood assistance grant for Boys and Girls Club Councilman Carolyn McDowell requested that Items (c) and (e) be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. A motion was made by Councilman Larry Vincent to approve Items (a), (b), (d) and (f) of the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson and approved unanimously. Item (c): Councilman Carolyn McDowell stated that she felt the difference of $191 between the lowest and second lowest bid was not enough to warrant the City's purchasing the vehicle from a vendor outside the City. During discussion of the matter, Councilman Charles Jackson stated his concerns with the City's deviating from its normal process after having gone through the proper bidding and selection procedures as advertised. Councilman Carl Jaynes stated that the City may wish to change its process to allow for selection of local vendors in situations such as this one. Following the discussion, Councilman Larry Vincent moved to accept the second lowest bid of Mike Kehoe Ford, seconded by Councilman Carl Jaynes and approved by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: Byrd, Haake and Jackson Item (e): Councilman Carolyn McDowell stated her concerns with the salary of an Interim Director vs. a full -time Director. Public Works Directory Marty Brose explained the tenure of the interim as well as his duties while at the City. At the conclusion of the discussion, a motion was made by Councilman James Haake for approval of Item (e), seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent 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, 4/22/97, 5/6/97, 6/24/97 and 7/22/97; Solid Waste Committee, 3/11/97; Planning and Zoning Commission, 7/10/97 and 7/17/97; Annual REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 3 Surplus Property Auction Report; Board of Adjustment, 8/12/97 Councilman James Haake stated that he felt that some of the minutes of Board and Committee meetings were not being received soon enough following the actual meetings. Mayor Duane Schreimann stated that he would request City Administrator Rich Mays to check into the matter. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS Mayor Duane Schreimann announced that he was recommending the following appointments for approval: Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee: Councilman John Landwehr Councilman Rick Nilges David Nunn Bob Dallmeyer Jane Beetem Audrey Howser Randy Allen Chip Buckner A motion was made by Councilman Carl Jaynes for approval of the above appointments, seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson and approved unanimously. Mayor Duane Schreimann requested that Councilman John Landwehr organize the first meeting of the committee at which they may select a Chairman and begin their work. Appointments of Councilman Len Stella to replace former Councilman Randy Kammerdiener on following committees: Ad Hoc Committee on Annexation Ad Hoc Committee to Study Planning & Zoning /Development Ordinances Mayor Duane Schreimann stated that a third committee which Councilman Kammerdiener had served on by which was erroneously omitted from the agenda, and which he would like to appoint Councilman Stella as replacement was the Appointments Review Committee. That appointment was added for consideration at this time. A motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson for approval of the appointments of Councilman Len Stella to the three committees above, seconded by Councilman Carl Jaynes and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 97 -66, sponsored by Councilmen Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 4 Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ESTABLISHING PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTION DATES IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, FOR 1998. Bill 97 -67, 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 SIX ACRES OF LAND LOCATED IN THE CAPITOL CITY INDUSTRIAL PARK IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF THE COVINGTON GARDENS SUBDIVISION AND EAST OF LONDON WAY FROM RS -1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO M -1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL. Bill 97 -68, sponsored by Councilman Jaynes, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF THE DIAMONDS SUBDIVISION, SECTION EIGHT, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 97 -69, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CENTECH AND ASSOCIATES FOR HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION SERVICES. BiII 97 -70, sponsored by Councilmen Jaynes, Jackson and Landwehr, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH FREILICH, LEITNER & CARLISLE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO DRAFTING NEW ZONING AND SIGN REGULATORY ORDINANCES. BiII 97 -71, 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 RESIDENTIAL TO RA -2 MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, C -O OFFICE COMMERCIAL AND M -1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 5 BILLS PENDING Bill 97 -63, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE PUBLIC TRANSIT OPERATING GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. Bill 97 -63 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12654: Aye: Nay: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges, Stella and Vincent None Bill 97 -65, sponsored by Councilman Jaynes, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO THE CONSTRUCTION, PLACEMENT AND MODIFICATION OF TELECOMMUNICATION TOWERS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES AND RENUMBERING THE CURRENT ARTICLES OF CHAPTER 35 OF THE CODE. Councilman John Landwehr moved to amend Bill 97 -65 as outlined in the handout which distributed to Council Members immediately prior to the meeting. Motion was seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson, and approved unanimously. Bill 97 -65 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed, as amended, by the following vote as Ordinance 12655: Aye: Nay: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges, Stella and Vincent None INFORMAL CALENDAR 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 RESIDENTIAL TO RA -2 MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, C -O OFFICE COMMERCIAL AND M -1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 6 Councilman Jaynes explained that an identical bill (Bill 97 -71) was introduced at tonight's meeting, and therefore requested that Bill 97 -36 remain on the Informal Calendar, where it dies. 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. Councilman Carolyn McDowell requested that Bill 97 -56 remain on the Informal Calendar, and made a motion that it be referred to the Traffic and Transportation Committee. Motion was seconded by Councilman James Haake and approved unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Carolyn McDowell made statements regarding continuing complaints about loud speakers in cars. Police Chief Tyler Brewer replied that he would check into the complaints received and ensure that the current "noise ordinance" is being enforced. Councilman Carolyn McDowell made statements regarding bidding procedures. She requested that they be referred to a committee for consideration. Councilman Rick Nilges stated that the Finance Committee would look into it. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilman Rick Nilges stated that at the August 18 City Council Meeting, he had requested information about the Southridge Drive project and a traffic study on Edgewood and Stadium. Public Works Director Marty Brose stated that the Southridge Drive project seems to have been completed to everyone's satisfaction, but that the City had a time period after the project is over to request the contractor to fix any problems. Concerning the traffic study on Edgewood Drive, he stated he has not received any information about that yet. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Councilman Larry Vincent reported that the September 9 Solid Waste Committee meeting has been canceled. Councilman Carl Jaynes reported that the USS Jefferson City Submarine Committee had its annual meeting on September 3 and appointed a new Chairman. The submarine has a new Commander, and he and four or five of his officers will be in Jefferson City sometime in October. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 7 EXECUTIVE SESSION A motion was made by Councilman Carl Jaynes to go into Executive Session at this time for the purpose of discussing real estate, personnel and litigation, seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent and approved by the following roll -call vote at 8:20 PM: Aye: Nay: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges, Stella and Vincent None