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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19971215REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 15, 1997 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting was called to order on December 15, 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, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Absent: Nelson A quorum was declared present. ITEMS TAKEN UP OUT OF ORDER Mayor Duane Schreimann announced that he wished to take up Resolution RS97 -20 as an item out of order if there were no objections. No objections were raised. RS97 -20 — Resolution of Commendation of Jefferson City Jays Football Team on Missouri State Championship (Byrd & McDowell). A motion was made by Councilman Bill Byrd to adopt the resolution, seconded by Councilman Carolyn McDowell and approved unanimously. Coach Ron Cole was present to accept the award and make comments regarding the team. D. J. Thrash and Ryan Reed, team members, also made comments thanking the Mayor and City Council for the honor bestowed on their team by Resolution RS97 -20. The remainder of the team members present, all Seniors, introduced themselves. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Councilman Carolyn McDowell introduced Mr. Eldon Hicks, Administrator of the Whiteman Air Force Base. Mr. Hicks made brief comments regarding the relationship enjoyed between the base and the City of Jefferson. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were present for approval on the Consent Agenda: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 15, 1997 2 a. Minutes of December 1, 1997, Regular City Council Meeting b. Approval of Assignment of Waste Collection Service Agreement c. Approval of Final Payment for River Crossing Conduit A motion was made by Councilman Carolyn McDowell to amend the December 1, 1997 City Council Meeting minutes to correct a typographical error reflected in the Council vote on Bill 97 -110, seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson and approved unanimously. Councilman Charles Jackson then made a motion that the Consent Agenda be approved as amended, 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: Record of Proceedings, December 2 Convention Center Site Location Public Hearing; Board of Electrical Examiners & Review, 7/30/97; Historic Preservation Commission, 8/28/97, 9/9/97, 9/23/97, & 10/27/97; Board of Adjustment, 11/12/97. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS Mayor Duane Schreimann announced that he wished to appoint the following persons to the Center Program and Space Committee: Chris Yarnell, Director of Public Works - Cole County Marty Brose, Directory of Public Works - City of Jefferson Mike Berendzen, Architect - Division of Design & Construction Lisa Cavender, Architect - Division of Facilities Management Roger Kurtz, Jefferson City Public Schools Stan Ochsner, Helias High School James Tatum, Lincoln University Forrest Capps, Capps and Associates Architects Roger Verslues, S & V Consultants, Inc. Larry Brandhorst, Architects Alliance Don Turpin, Holiday Inn Express Larry York, Convention and Visitors Bureau Charles Jackson, City Council Ex Officio: Richard Mays, City Administrator Kathy Lou Toler, Convention & Visitors Bureau Resources: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 15, 1997 3 Keith DeVault, Director of Planning & Code Enforcement - City of Jefferson Bill Lockwood, Director of Parks & Recreation - City of Jefferson A motion was made by Councilman Larry Vincent for approval, seconded by Councilman Len Stella and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 97 -119, sponsored by Councilman Jaynes, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE REPLAT OF CORPORATE WOODS SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 97 -120, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CODIFYING THE CITY'S SPAY /NEUTER PROGRAM FOR CATS AND DOGS. Bill 97 -121, sponsored by Councilman Landwehr, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH COLE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR PAYMENT OF CHILD CARE FACILITY INSPECTIONS. BILLS PENDING 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 -112 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12698: Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None 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. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 15, 1997 4 Bill 97 -113 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12699: Aye: Nay: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges, Stella and Vincent None 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 that the sponsor of Bill 97 -114 place the bill on the Informal Calendar until a traffic count at Jefferson and Stadium and minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting pertaining to that issue are provided to Council. Public Works Director Marty Brose gave an oral traffic count report, and Keith DeVault, Director of Planning & Code Enforcement explained the procedure for approving subdivision plats. Councilman Carl Jaynes stated he wished to place Bill 97 -114 on the Informal Calendar and requested that the issue be discussed at the Public Works and Planning Committee meeting Thursday, December 18. Councilman Larry Vincent requested that a member of the City's Law Department be present at that meeting. 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. Bill 97 -115 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12700: Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None 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. Bill 97 -116 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12701: Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges, Stella and Vincent REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 15, 1997 5 Nay: None Bill 97 -117, sponsored by Councilman Rick Nilges, entitled: 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. Councilman Rick Nilges requested that Bill 97 -117 be placed on the Informal Calendar at this time. 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. Councilman Rick Nilges requested that Bill 97 -118 be placed on the Informal Calendar at this time. INFORMAL CALENDAR 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 THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF WEST TRUMAN BOULEVARD AND SCOTT STATION ROAD FROM C -1, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TO C -2, GENERAL COMMERCIAL. Councilman Carl Jaynes requested that Bill 97 -95 be removed from the Informal Calendar, and made a motion that the issue, and all submitted plans, correspondence and information pertinent to the issue, be referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review under the Zoning Code pertaining to planned district regulations. Motion was seconded by Councilman Bill Byrd and approved with Councilman Carolyn McDowell abstaining. Mayor Duane Schreimann stated for clarification that the Planning and Zoning Commission will not be studying the issue as originally drafted into a bill because it proposes a request for C -2 rezoning. Rather, the Commission will be considering the issue of a request for C -4 zoning. NEW BUSINESS Set date for Finance Committee Meeting to discuss five -year capital improvement project REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 15, 1997 6 — Following discussion, the meeting was set for 7:30, Monday, January 12, 1998. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilman Carolyn McDowell commented on the Development Progress Report stemming from the April 1997 meeting of that ad hoc committee. She asked when a meeting would be held to discuss it in open meeting with the contractors and developers. Councilman Charles Jackson replied that, based on extensive conversations with persons who participated in that process, they would prefer to participate in the consultant process which is already under way. City Administrator Rich Mays reported that a meeting had already taken place about three weeks prior with focus groups and developer constituency to get their input before the next focus group meeting. The consultant will recommend a redraft of the zoning ordinance, and future meetings are scheduled with City officials, Boards, Commissions, etc., and the consultant will receive a copy of this report for their use in that red raft. Councilman Charles Jackson made comments regarding his concerns pertaining to zoning issues. He suggested that the Law Department, Planning and Code Enforcement Department, and any other persons involved in the zoning process, review the issue, then clarify to Council which actions are appropriate for Council to take in that process. Mayor Schreimann suggested that Public Works Committee may wish to hold a seminar so the Law Department can explain the whole process. Councilman John Landwehr stated he felt it was such a good idea that the public be informed so that developers, landowners, etc. may participate as well. City Counselor Allen Garner stated he would communicate with the Committee to find an agreeable date for the seminar. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Councilman Carl Jaynes requested staff distribute copies of the revised draft of the franchise agreement with TCI to the Council, and recommended that Council Members carefully read it and submit their input. City Counselor Allen Garner stated it will be back before the Council for consideration within the next 30 -45 days. Councilman James Haake announced a Public Works and Planning Committee meeting will be held Thursday, December 18, 7:30 P.M., and requested that any Council Members unable to attend contact the City's Public Works Department. Councilman Carolyn McDowell requested that, at the December 18 Public Works Committee Meeting, the Committee be allowed to look at the proposed plans for Jefferson Street South as it pertains to Bill 97 -114. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 15, 1997 7 Pursuant to Section 610.021, RSMo, a motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson that the Council go into Executive Session to discuss issues pertaining to real estate, litigation and personnel. Motion was seconded by Councilman Bill Byrd and approved by the following roll -call vote at 8:20 P.M. Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None ACTIONS TAKEN IN EXECUTIVE SESSION City Administrator Rich Mays recommended Mr. Tom Jones for the position of Wastewater Utilities Division Director at a beginning salary of $55,000. A motion was made by Councilman Carolyn McDowell to accept Mr. Mays' recommendation of Mr. Jones, seconded by Councilman Bill Byrd and approved unanimously.