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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19971006REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 6, 1997 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting was called to order on October 6, 1997, 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Duane Schreimann presiding. Prayer was offered by Councilman Charles Jackson, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL The following Council Members were present for roll call: Present: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Absent: None A quorum was declared present. PUBLIC HEARINGS Rezoning 2.53 acres on southwest corner of W. Truman Blvd. and Constitution Drive from RA -1, Multiple Family Residential to C -O, Office Commercial - Keith DeVault, Director of Planning & Code Enforcement, made a presentation outlining the background of the request for rezoning. No one present spoke in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed rezoning. Rezoning Lot 9, Dix Acres Subdivision, Section Three, .97 Acres on northwest corner of W. Truman Blvd. & Scott Station Rd. from C -1 (Neighborhood Commercial) to C -2 (General Commercial -Keith DeVault, Director of Planning & Code Enforcement, made a presentation outlining the background of the request for rezoning. No one spoke in favor of the proposed rezoning. The following persons spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning: Margie Tanner, 3627 Mall Ridge Pat Cryderman, 332 Kent Street David Phelps, 3619 Mall Ridge The primary reason for the opposition was an increase to the existing high volume of traffic in an area with many small children. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were present for approval on the Consent Agenda: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 6, 1997 2 a. Minutes of September 22, 1997, Regular City Council Meeting b. Bid 1715 - Three /Four Wheel Parking Vehicle, Public Works Dept. c. Bid 1717 - Wide Format Engineering Copier, Public Works d. Authorizing Renewal of Agreement with Lincoln University for Cable Access (JCTV) e. Authorizing Designation of Robert Kenney as Employer Representative at 1997 LAGERS Annual Meeting Councilman Charles Jackson requested that Item (d) be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. A motion was made by Councilman Bill Byrd for approval Items (a), (b), (c) and (e) of the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Steve Nelson, and approved unanimously. Item (d): Councilman Carl Jaynes moved for approval as presented, seconded by Councilman Steve Nelson, and approved with Councilman Charles Jackson abstaining from discussion and voting. 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: Public Works & Planning, 9/25/97; Transportation & Traffic Commission, 9/4/97; Appointment Review Committee, 9/22/97. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS Mayor Duane Schreimann announced that he was submitting the following appointments for approval: Appointments to Boards & Commissions: Board Person Term Expires Term Status Transportation and Traffic Larry Steinmetz replaces K. Lowry June 2000 Full Housing Authority Saundra Allen replaces C. Mitchell Nov 2001 Full REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 6, 1997 3 Board Person Term Expires Term Status Housing Authority Jim Jordan replaces C. Vogel Nov 2001 Full Cable Quality - Alternate Jeff Bassinson replaces M. Downing who resigned June 2000 Partial Industrial Development Authority Mike Downing replaces J. Jordan who resigned May 2000 Partial A motion was made by Councilman Carolyn McDowell for approval of the appointments, seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 97 -84, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH I.A.F.F. LOCAL 671. Bill 97 -85, 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. Bill 97 -86, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DECLARING CERTAIN CITY OWNED PROPERTY SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE TRADE -IN OF THE PROPERTY TO OFFSET THE PURCHASE PRICE OF REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT. Bill 97 -87, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING REFERENDUMS ON TAX ISSUES RELATED TO A CONVENTION CENTER. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 6, 1997 4 Bill 97 -88, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A TITLE 49 OPERATING GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. Bill 97 -89, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 1996 -97 ANNUAL BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE MUNICIPAL COURT. Bill 97 -90, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTIONS 3- 10, 8 -14, 8 -15, AND 15 -8 OF THE PERSONNEL POLICY FOR THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE OF JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI, AS ENACTED BY ORDINANCE 12557. Bill 97 -91, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT LOT 13 AND PART OF LOT 12 ON MOREAU DRIVE. Bill 97 -92, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH EVERS AND COMPANY FOR AUDIT SERVICES. Bill 97 -93, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ADOPTING A BUDGET AND PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE CITY FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1, 1997, TO OCTOBER 31, 1998, AND APPROPRIATING MONEY IN THE CITY TREASURY TO PAY THE COST OF OPERATING THE CITY GOVERNMENT DURING THAT PERIOD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUDGET. Bill 97 -94, sponsored by Councilman Jaynes, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF CYPRESS POINT SUBDIVISION, SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 6, 1997 5 BILLS PENDING Bill 97 -72, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE FACILITIES AS A PART OF THE JEFFERSON CITY GREENWAY SYSTEM. Bill 97 -72 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12661: Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Bill 97 -73, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH TRISTAR COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE VOTING RECEIVERS RADIO SYSTEMS UPGRADE PROJECT. Bill 97 -73 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12662: Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Bill 97 -74, sponsored by Councilman Landwehr, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING AN ELECTION TO APPROVE THE EXTENSION OF THE CITY LIMITS THROUGH ANNEXATION. Bill 97 -74 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12663: Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 6, 1997 6 Bill 97 -75, sponsored by Councilman Jaynes, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF FMP SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 97 -75 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12664: Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Bill 97 -76, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A) (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON BY THE REMOVAL OF PARKING ON A PORTION OF LAFAYETTE STREET. Bill 97 -76 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12665: Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Bill 97 -77, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A) (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON BY THE REMOVAL OF PARKING ON A PORTION OF JEFFERSON STREET. Bill 97 -77 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12666: Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Bill 97 -78, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -122 (WEIGHT LIMITS), PARAGRAPH (A) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON BY THE ADDITION OF A PORTION OF IDLEWOOD DRIVE. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 6, 1997 7 Bill 97 -78 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12667: Aye: Nay: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent None Bill 97 -79, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401 (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE F (THROUGH ROADWAYS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON BY THE ADDITION OF A PORTION OF WEST EDGEWOOD DRIVE. Bill 97 -79 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12668: Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Bill 97 -80, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, SCHEDULE G (STOP INTERSECTIONS), SUBPARAGRAPH (B) (OTHER SPECIFIED INTERSECTIONS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON BY THE ADDITION OF THE INTERSECTION OF LONDON WAY AT FAIRGROUNDS, AND SCHEDULE (J) (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), BY THE ADDITION OF A PORTION OF LONDON WAY. Bill 97 -80 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12669: Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Bill 97 -81, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, SCHEDULE G (STOP INTERSECTIONS), SUBPARAGRAPH (B) (OTHER SPECIFIED INTERSECTIONS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON BY THE ADDITION OF THE INTERSECTION OF TOWER DRIVE AT PRIMROSE DRIVE. Bill 97 -81 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 6, 1997 8 vote as Ordinance 12670: Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Bill 97 -82, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A) (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON BY THE REMOVAL OF PARKING ON A PORTION OF METRO DRIVE. Bill 97 -82 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12671: Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Bill 97 -83, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR CONVEYANCE OF, AND IMPROVEMENTS TO, PROPERTY FORMERLY USED FOR CITY WASTE STORAGE. Bill 97 -83 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12672: Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR 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 where it dies. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 6, 1997 9 Bill 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. Councilman Carl Jaynes requested that Bill 97 -71 remain on the Informal Calendar. NEW BUSINESS a. Amending Council Meeting Schedule for January 1998 to Accommodate Holiday - A motion was made Councilman Rick Nilges to amend the schedule to meet January 5 and January 20 (Tuesday), 1998. Motion was seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent and approved with Councilman Carl Jaynes voting "Nay." b. Councilman Rick Nilges announced that the Finance Committee will meet October 9, and, if needed, October 13 and 14. c. Councilman Rick Nilges stated that he witnessed the City's First Responder program in operation the previous evening while shopping at Wal-Mart. He stated that the crew arrived a full three minutes before the ambulance arrived, and he commended the firefighters involved in the program for outstanding performance. d. Councilman Rick Nilges made comments regarding a petition filed with Public Works by Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan on Julie Lane to change a bus route. Public Works Director Marty Brose responded that the change has been made on a trial basis. e. Councilman Carolyn McDowell requested that City Counselor Allen Garner explain the October 16 public hearing conducted by the Cable Quality Commission. Mr. Garner replied by briefly explaining the cable franchise process and encouraged anyone with comments regarding TCI's service to attend the public hearing. f. Councilman John Landwehr stated he has received numerous calls regarding the access to Eastland Drive due to new businesses in the area. Public Works Director Marty Brose stated that there is a proposal for a traffic light at Eastland and Elm. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Councilman Charles Jackson stated he continues to be concerned about the City's policy of awarding bids to local bidders even though they are not the lowest bids submitted. Councilman Rick Nilges stated that the bidding process would be one of the items discussed at the upcoming Finance Committee meeting. b. Councilman Carolyn McDowell made comments regarding the center line on Stadium Blvd., and asked Public Works Director Marty Brose to check into the situation. c. Councilman Carolyn McDowell made comments regarding the cemetery tour given during the prior weekend by the Historic Preservation Commission, and distributed REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 6, 1997 10 brochures about the event. d. Councilman Rick Nilges made comments regarding lengthening the green -light signal those persons entering Missouri Boulevard from Kansas Street. Public Works Director Marty Brose stated he would check into the matter. e. Councilman James Haake made comments regarding the inconvenience caused by the closed ramp on the Tri -Level Exchange, and asked Public Works Director Marty Brose to look into the status of that closing. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Councilman Carl Jaynes stated that it has been confirmed that members from the USS Jefferson City Submarine will be at the October 20 Council Meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION A motion was made by Councilman Carl Jaynes that the Council go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing real estate, personnel, and litigation. Motion was seconded by Councilman Bill Byrd and approved by the following vote at 9:00 PM: Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None ACTIONS TAKEN IN EXECUTIVE SESSION City Administrator Evaluation: Following a brief presentation by Mayor Duane Schreimann, a motion was made by Councilman John Landwehr, seconded by Councilman Bill Byrd, to accept Mayor Schreimann's recommendation of a three percent (3 %) meritorious salary increase. Motion was approved unanimously.