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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19971201REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 1, 1997 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting was called to order on December 1, 1997, 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Duane Schreimann presiding. Prayer was offered by Councilman Steve Nelson, 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. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were present for approval on the Consent Agenda: a. Minutes of November 17, 1997, Regular City Council Meeting b. Approval of Convention & Visitors Bureau 1998 Budget c. Approval of Agreement with Chamber of Commerce for Economic Development (second renewal) d. Authorizing Renewal of Agreement with Chamber of Commerce for Administration of Lodgings Tax Fund e. Authorizing Abatement of Special Tax Bill 14791 A motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Bill Byrd, and approved unanimously. Councilman Rick Nilges stated that he is once again requesting that, in the future, the Chamber of Commerce present its budget to the Council for approval to coincide with the City's fiscal year. BIDS OVER $25,000 Bid 1644 - renewal (year two) Clothing & Operation Supplies, JCPD: A motion was made by Councilman Carl Jaynes for approval, seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson and approved unanimously. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 1, 1997 2 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: Planning & Zoning Commission, 10/9/97; Cable Quality Commission, 10/16/97; Public Works & Planning Committee, 11/20/97. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS Approval of Appointments to Boards and Commissions: Board Person Term Term Expires Status Historic Preservation Kenneth Dec 2000 Reappt Commission Ferguson Historic Preservation Michelle Enke Dec 2000 Reappt Commission Historic Preservation Sandy Dec 2000 Reappt Commission Hopkins Police Personnel Board Kathy Jan 2001 Full Peerson BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 97 -111, sponsored by Councilman Rick Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT WITH STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF MISSOURI TO SERVE AS DISSEMINATION AGENT FOR HIGHWAY 179 REVENUE BONDS. Councilman Rick Nilges requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 97 -111 placed on final passage. There were no objections to the request for suspension of the rules. Bill 97 -111 was read second and third times by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12694: Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 1, 1997 3 Nay: None Bill 97 -112, sponsored by Councilman James Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, RELINQUISHING A RIGHT - OF -WAY OF FOUR SEASONS DRIVE AND CERTAIN GENERAL UTILITY EASEMENTS ADJACENT THERETO. Bill 97 -113, sponsored by Councilman Carl Jaynes, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF SOMERSET MEADOW, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 97 -114, sponsored by Councilman Carl Jaynes, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF 1st VALUE INN, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Councilman Carolyn McDowell requested a traffic count at Jefferson and Stadium before any final action is taken by the Council on this bill. Public Works Director Marty Brose stated that he would inform Council by the next meeting whether the developer has filed a site plan or not. Bill 97 -115, sponsored by Councilman Rick Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT. The Council requested that Police Chief Tyler Brewer furnish them with more information before the next meeting regarding what the funds would be spent for. Bill 97 -116, sponsored by Councilman Rick Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CAPITAL REGION MEDICAL CENTER FOR EMT RELATED SERVICES. Following a lengthy discussion on the matter, Council requested to see the actual contract which Bill 97 -116 approves before they vote on the bill. Bill 97 -117, sponsored by Councilman Rick Nilges, entitled: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 1, 1997 4 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH HOTEL GOVERNOR LLC FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE HOTEL GOVERNOR. Bill 97 -118, sponsored by Councilman Rick Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE STATE OF MISSOURI OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION RELATED TO PARKING FACILITIES. BILLS PENDING Bill 97 -108, sponsored by Councilman John Landwehr, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19- 401 (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE N(B) (PARKING METER ZONE, 1 HOUR LIMIT), AND SCHEDULE S(B) (PARKING METER ZONE, 2 HOUR LIMIT) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, PERTAINING TO LOCATIONS ON HIGH STREET. Bill 97 -108 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12695: Aye: Nay: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent None ** Councilman Rick Nilges made a motion, as a member who voted on the prevailing side, that Bill 97 -108 be reconsidered at this time to allow for a correction to the bill. Motion to reconsider was seconded by Councilman Carolyn McDowell, and approved unanimously. Bill 97 -108 was brought back to the table for reconsideration. Councilman John Landwehr moved that Bill 97 -108 be amended by changing the Traffic Schedule references to coincide with the correct section(s) of the Code. Motion was seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson and approved unanimously. Bill 97 -108 was then placed on final passage and passed, as amended, as Ordinance 12695: Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Bill 97 -109, sponsored by Councilman Larry Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT FOR PEDESTRIAN BICYCLE FACILITIES ALONG WEARS CREEK. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 1, 1997 5 Bill 97 -109 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12696: Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Bill 97 -110, sponsored by Councilman Rick Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE. Bill 97 -110 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12697: Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR 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. Councilman Rick Nilges requested that Bill 97 -85 remain on the Informal Calendar, where it dies. 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. Councilman Larry Vincent requested that Bill 97 -87 remain on the Informal Calendar, where it dies. Bill 97 -95, 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 LOT 9 OF DIX ACRES, SECTION THREE, LOCATED AT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 1, 1997 6 THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF WEST TRUMAN BOULEVARD AND SCOTT STATION ROAD FROM C -1, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TO C -2, GENERAL COMMERCIAL. Councilman Carl Jaynes made a motion to accept a substitute for Bill 97 -95 which had previously been distributed in the Council Packets, motion was seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent. Following a lengthy discussion, the motion to accept a substitute for Bill 97 -95 was defeated by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Jaynes, Nelson and Vincent Nay: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Landwehr, Nilges and Stella Abstain: McDowell Councilman Carl Jaynes requested that Bill 97 -95 remain on the Informal Calendar, and it was requested that staff notify interested property owners prior to any upcoming actions on this matter. NEW BUSINESS Set date for Southgate Subdivision PUD appeal hearing — City Administrator Rich Mays recommended that the appeal hearing be set for 7:30 December 15 (the next City Council meeting), to which Council agreed. Council requested that the Law Department furnish the Council, before the next meeting, information about the appeal process and Council's role in that process. * *See Bill Pending 97 -108 Councilman Carl Jaynes made comments in reference to a wastewater report sent to Council by Mr. John Reece, Interim Wastewater Utilities Division Director. Councilman Jaynes specifically made mention of Mr. Reece's recommendation that "the City must get out of the business of constructing sewers for developers and private homes" and stated that Council should strongly consider Mr. Reece's professional opinion in this matter. Councilman Larry Vincent requested that staff look into what the cost would be to place a booth with a live attendant in the city parking garage, and report back to the Council within sixty days. Councilman Steve Nelson requested that staff look into the light timer on the parking garage located on Jefferson Street, behind the 100 block of High Street, because he noted that they lights do not come on until at least 50 minutes after dark. Public Works Director Marty Brose stated he would look into that. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilman Carolyn McDowell commented on a recent cable television outage, and stated that she was only able to reach a recorded message instead of a live attendant when calling REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 1, 1997 7 to report the problem. City Administrator Rich Mays stated that that was an issue that was scheduled for discussion at upcoming franchise negotiations. Associate City Counselor Donna White stated that a franchise subcommittee had been working on a draft of a new franchise agreement, and one of the main concerns was the issue of customer service standards, particularly having a live person available from 6:00 A.M. until midnight. Councilman Carolyn McDowell stated that on April 17 the Council met to discuss Planning and Code Enforcement and also construction, and asked the status of the report which came out of that meeting. City Administrator Rich Mays stated that the report has been prepared, is undergoing final revisions, and will be forwarded to the Council as soon as the changes have been input. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Councilman Carl Jaynes reported that the Cable Quality subcommittee has created its draft franchise agreement to be presented to TCI for negotiation. He felt that the draft would create a better atmosphere for citizens who need to report problems with cable reception. Councilman Larry Vincent announced that a public hearing on the convention center site location will be held Tuesday, December 2, 5:30 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, and invited citizens to attend and give their input on the issue. APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES Approval of November 17, 1997 Executive Session Minutes — A motion was made by Councilman Bill Byrd for approval, seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson and approved unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, motion was made by Councilman Carolyn McDowell to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Steve Nelson and approved unanimously at 9:10 P.M.