The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My Public Portal About19980216REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 1998 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting convened on February 16, 1998, 7:30 by Mayor Duane Schreimann. 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. PUD APPEAL HEARING Southgate Subdivision PUD Appeal Hearing — Mayor Duane Schreimann announced that the appellants have requested a continuation. Hearing will be continued to the next Regular Council Meeting (March 2, 1998). PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Mr. Jerry Green, 616 S. Eagle Trace, made a presentation regarding Pending Bill 97 -138. He felt the bill is the first step to improving the City's development process, and requested those future actions taken regarding this issue be brought to the attention of Dan Roling, President of the Central Missouri Building Industries Associations. Councilman Carl Jaynes recommended that Councilman Charles Jackson, Chairman of the ad hoc committee dealing with that issue, schedule another meeting to discuss what further issues need addressed. Recommendation was so noted by Councilman Jackson. Mayor Duane Schreimann presented a Proclamation Commemorating Retired Asst. Fire Chief Raymund Scholten's 100th Birthday to Fire Chief Robert Rennick who will, in turn, present it to Mr. Scholten. Chief Rennick announced that a birthday reception will be held Sunday afternoon, February 22 at Fire Station 1 on High Street to honor Mr. Scholten, and invited the public to attend. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were present for approval on the Consent Agenda: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 1998 2 a. Minutes of February 2, 1998, Regular City Council Meeting b. Proposal 1666 (RENEWAL) Towing and Storage of Abandoned Vehicles c. Bid 1729 - Outfront Mower, Public Works, Parking d. Bid 1737 - Hardware Supply Discount, All City e. Renewal of Wastewater Division Agricultural Lease - Public Works Dept. Councilman Rick Nilges requested that Item (a) be amended by correcting a typographical error on page 2, said error so noted by the City Clerk. Councilman Carolyn McDowell requested that Item (d) be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. Councilman Carl Jaynes requested that Item (e) be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. A motion was made by Councilman Steve Nelson for approval of Items (a), (b), and (c) as amended, seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent, and approved unanimously. Item (d) — Councilman Carolyn McDowell commented that the price indicated for paint rollers on the bid sheet seemed too high. Finance Director Robert Kenney stated that he felt the price must contain a typographical error, and that if Council would consent to hold the item over until the next Council Meeting, he would clarify the matter. Item (d) was held over. Item (e) — Councilman Carl Jaynes made comments regarding "hold harmless clause" in the agreement between the City and Fischer Grain. Following comments by Associate City Counselor Donna White, Councilman Carl Jaynes made a motion to approve Item (e) with the stipulation that the City Council receive a report from Public Works Director Marty Brose regarding the status of the City's dumping waste products on the property in question. Motion for approval was 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: a. Parks and Recreation Commission, 1/12/98 b. Police Personnel Board, 12/4/97, 1/8/98 and 2/5/98 c. Appointment Review Committee, 2/2/98 d. Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee, 12/16/97 e. Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee, 11/25/97 f. Firefighter's Retirement Board, 11/20/97 g. Board of Adjustment, 12/9/97 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 1998 3 h. Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, 12/22/97 i. Planning & Zoning Commission, 1/8/98 MAYORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS There were no announcements by the Mayor at this time. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS Councilman Charles Jackson made a motion to approve a previously discussed appointment of Troy Darden to the Cole County Extension Council, seconded by Councilman James Haake and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 97 -140, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION AND THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS WITHIN THE WASTEWATER FUND. Bill 97 -141, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH PROST BUILDERS FOR SOLIDS PROCESSING IMPROVEMENTS AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY. Bill 97 -142, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH OLIGSCHLAEGER ENTERPRISES FOR MAINTENANCE OF WOODLAND /FAIRVIEW AND LONGVIEW CEMETERIES. Bill 97 -143, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ESTABLISHING A CONVENTION AND SPORTS COMPLEX FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING, MAINTAINING OR OPERATING SPORTS, CONVENTION, EXHIBITION OR TRADE FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 1998 4 Bill 97 -144, sponsored by Councilman Landwehr, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, 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. Councilman John Landwehr requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 97 -144 placed on final passage in order to allow completion of the annexation process and commencement of service to the area annexed. There were no objections to the request for suspension of the rules. Bill 97 -144 was read second and third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12724: Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None Bill 97 -145, sponsored by Councilman Jaynes, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES BY ADDING A NEW CLASSIFICATION OF LIQUOR LICENSE FOR CLUBS AND FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS. BILLS PENDING Bill 97 -138, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 33 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON PERTAINING TO SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT. Bill 97 -138 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12722: Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR Bill 97 -124, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 7 -17 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI BY DELETING AND AMENDING CERTAIN PARAGRAPHS, AND ENACTING A NEW ARTICLE II OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 1998 5 CHAPTER 23 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO THE PLANTING, MAINTENANCE AND REMOVAL OF PARK TREES, CITY GROUNDS TREES, CITY STREET TREES AND COMMUNITY STREET TREES. Councilman Larry Vincent indicated that a draft substitute bill had been distributed to Council tonight, and announced that a joint meeting of the Environmental Quality Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission will be held Wednesday, February 18 at 5:30 P.M. to further address the issue. Councilman Larry Vincent requested that Bill 97- 124 remain on the Informal Calendar. RESOLUTIONS RS97 -29 RS97 -30 RS97 -31 Authorizing Director of Finance to Call Wastewater Bonds (Nilges). A motion was made by Councilman Carl Jaynes for adoption of RS97 -29, seconded by Councilman Bill Byrd and approved unanimously. Declaring Intent to Adopt 1996 National BOCA Building Code (Jaynes). A motion was made by Councilman James Haake for adoption, seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson, and approved unanimously. Declaring Intent to Adopt 1996 National BOCA Property Maintenance Code (Jaynes). A motion was made by Councilman Bill Byrd for adoption, seconded by Councilman Rick Nilges, and approved unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Charles Jackson announced that a public forum will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, February 23 in the City Council Chambers regarding specific uses of the proposed Convention Center facility. Councilman Carolyn McDowell made comments regarding the problem of skateboarding on City sidewalks and streets, and asked if the City had ever considered building some kind of facility to accommodate that activity. Councilman Steve Nelson requested that Parks & Recreation Department Director Bill Lockwood find out if the City of Columbia, Missouri has such a facility and report back to Council. Mayor Duane Schreimann also requested that Police Chief Tyler Brewer report to Council what his department has already been doing to address the issue. Councilman Carolyn McDowell asked for an update on the audit of ICI Cable Television. Councilman Carl Jaynes reported that the audit is about two weeks from completion. UNFINISHED BUSINESS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 1998 6 There was no unfinished business to come before the Council at this time. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Councilman James Haake reported that the Public Works and Planning Committee will meet Thursday, February 19 at 7:30 P.M. Councilman Larry Vincent reported that the Solid Waste Committee will meet at 7:00 P.M., Thursday, February 19, immediately preceding the Public Works Committee meeting. GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION A motion was made by Councilman Steve Nelson that the Council go into Executive Session to discuss real estate, personnel, and litigation; motion was seconded by Councilman Bill Byrd and approved by the following roll -call vote at 8:20 P.M.: Aye: Nay: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Stella and Vincent None