HomeMy Public PortalAbout19961021REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 21, 1996
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting was called to order on October 21, 1996, 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, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges and Vincent
Absent: Jackson, Kammerdiener
A quorum was declared present.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Gary Kempker, Missouri Director of Public Safety, announced Missouri's approval of
the contract application from City of Jefferson and the Jefferson City School District under
the Local Government /School Partnership Program.
City Administrator Rich Mays introduced Mr. Nick Donze, Division Director of Park
Resources, who made a presentation regarding his division's activities and responsibilities
within the scope of the City's government.
Mr. Sam Cook, Jefferson City, spoke in favor of the passage of Bill 96 -99 pertaining to the
regulation of outdoor advertising.
Ms. B. J. DeLong, 1107 Moreau Drive, introduced members of the Hawthorn Garden Club
who were in attendance with her, who were also in favor of the passage of Bill 96 -99.
Mr. Nick Luetkemeyer, 811 Esther, spoke in opposition to several of the sections in Bill
96 -99, which he felt did not regulate billboards, but rather prohibited them.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were brought before the Council on the Consent Agenda:
a. Minutes of October 7, 1996, City Council Meeting
b. Minutes of October 14, 1996, Special City Council Meeting
c. Authorize Third -Year Renewal of Plumbing Services - All City
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d. Approval of Abatement of Special Tax Bills 14452 and 14678
e. Authorize Phase 2 of Convention Center Feasibility Study
f. Renewal of Lease for Tourist Information Center Building
Councilman Rick Nilges moved that Item (d) be removed from the Consent Agenda and
referred to the Finance Committee, seconded by Councilman Carolyn McDowell, and
motion was approved unanimously.
Councilman Rick Nilges requested that Item (e) be removed from the Consent Agenda for
separate consideration.
A motion was made by Councilman Carl Jaynes to approve Items (a), (b), (c) and (f) of the
Consent Agenda, seconded by Councilman James Haake, and approved unanimously.
Item (e): Councilman Rick Nilges directed questions regarding Item (e) to staff. Following
a lengthy discussion on the item, Councilman Larry Vincent moved to approved Item (e),
seconded by Councilman Steve Nelson, and approved by voice vote with Councilmen
Haake, Jaynes, and Nilges voting "Nay."
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:
Finance Report for September, 1996; Planning & Zoning Commission, 9/12/96; Public
Works & Planning Special Meeting, 9/30/96; Board of Adjustment, 9/10/96; Parks &
Recreation Commission, 9/9/96; Park Resources Committee, 9/24/96; Transportation &
Traffic Commission, 10/10/96; Appointment Review Committee 10/7/96 & 7/1/96 (corrected)
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR
There were no announcements by the Mayor at this time.
BILLS INTRODUCED
Bill 96 -102, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH GEORGE BUTLER
AND ASSOCIATES FOR A JEFFERSON CITY CONVENTION CENTER TRAFFIC STUDY.
Councilman Haake requested that the rules be suspended, and Bill 96 -102 placed on third
and final passage. There were no objections to the request.
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Bill 96 -102 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12545:
Aye:
Nay:
Byrd, Haake, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges and Vincent
Jaynes
Bill 96 -103, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND
DISCONTINUING A PORTION OF A RIGHT -OF -WAY OF THE CUL -DE -SAC AT THE
EASTERLY END OF HAAF DRIVE, AND A PORTION OF A UTILITY EASEMENT ON LOT
8 OF CHASE WOODS ADDITION.
Bill 96 -104, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION
19 -401 (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE J (PARKING PROHIBITED), OF THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY THE ADDITION OF A PORTION
OF LOCUST STREET.
Bill 96 -105, sponsored by Councilman Jaynes, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, RESCINDING SECTION
1, OF ORDINANCE NO. 11351, RELATING TO CHANGING, AMENDING, AND
MODIFYING THE ZONING MAP OF THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON,
OF AN APPROXIMATELY .47 ACRE TRACT OF LAND BEHIND 602 BLAIR DRIVE AND
RESCINDING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF PUD, PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT AND REZONING THE PROPERTY TO RA -2, MULTIPLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
BILLS PENDING
Bill 96 -91, sponsored by Councilman Kammerdiener, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO TEMPORARY SIGNS BY
REPEALING SUBPART (C) OF SECTION 3 -6 (TEMPORARY SIGNS) OF THE CODE AND
ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF A NEW SUBPART (C) OF SECTION 3 -6 PERTAINING TO
THE SAME SUBJECT.
Mayor Duane Schreimann announced that since the bill's sponsor, Councilman
Kammerdiener, was not at the meeting, the bill would be placed on the Informal Calendar.
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Bill 96 -92, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, REPEALING ORDINANCE
12202 PERTAINING TO THE PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL FOR THE MUNICIPAL
SERVICE OF JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI, AND ENACTING A NEW ORDINANCE IN
LIEU THEREOF.
Following a lengthy discussion, Councilman Larry Vincent moved to call for the question,
seconded by Councilman Rick Nilges requested that Bill 96 -92 be placed on the Informal
Calendar. Council requested that Section 16 -6 be changed to "temporary reduction in rank
or classification." Following further discussion, it was decided that each Council Member
should receive a copy of the Personnel Policy Manual, containing proposed changes, from
the Human Resources Department. Councilman Rick Nilges requested that a list of all the
changes proposed accompany the document. Bill 96 -92 was placed on the Informal
Calendar.
Bill 96 -93, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ENACTING AN
INVESTMENT BANKING POLICY.
Bill 96 -93 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12536:
Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges and
Vincent
Nay: None
Bill 96 -94, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO AN EXTENSION AGREEMENT WITH
CENTRAL BANK FOR BANKING SERVICES.
Bill 96 -94 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12537:
Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges and
Vincent
Nay: None
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Bill 96 -95, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION
22 -74 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO
MONTHLY PARKING FEES.
Bill 96 -95 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. Councilman Rick Nilges
moved that Bill 96 -95 be referred to the Finance Committee, motion was seconded by
Councilman James Haake. Following a lengthy discussion, motion was defeated by voice
vote with Councilmen Byrd, Haake, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nelson and Vincent voting "Nay."
Following further discussion, Councilman Vincent moved to call for the question, seconded
by Councilman Steve Nelson. Motion was passed by the following roll -call vote:
Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jaynes Landwehr, Nelson, Vincent
Nay: McDowell and Nilges
Bill 96 -95 was then passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12538:
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Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges and
Vincent
Nay: McDowell and Nilges
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Bill 96 -96, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A CHAPTER 53 (5311) OF TITLE 49,
OPERATING GRANT, WITH THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
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Bill 96 -96 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12539:
Aye:
Nay:
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Byrd, Haake, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges and
Vincent
None
Bill 96 -97, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ADOPTING A BUDGET
AND PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE CITY FOR THE PERIOD OF
NOVEMBER 1, 1996, TO OCTOBER 31, 1997, AND APPROPRIATING MONEY IN THE
CITY TREASURY TO PAY THE COST OF OPERATING THE CITY GOVERNMENT
DURING THAT PERIOD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUDGET.
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Bill 96 -97 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. Councilman Larry
Vincent moved to amend Bill 96 -97 by restoring the funding to the Parks and Recreation
Department for the two vehicles previously deleted during the budget process, and that City
Staff be directed through City's Purchasing Agent and Finance Director to consider the
feasibility of all departments purchasing used vehicles rather than new vehicles when
applicable. Motion to amend was seconded by Councilman Carolyn McDowell, and
approved unanimously.
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Bill 96 -97 was then passed, as amended, by the following vote as Ordinance 12540:
Aye:
Nay:
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Byrd, Haake, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges and
Vincent
None
Bill 96 -98, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH PRIDE
CLEANERS /ROYAL CLEANERS FOR UNIFORM CLEANING SERVICES.
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Bill 96 -98 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12541:
Aye:
Nay:
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Byrd, Haake, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges and
Vincent
None
Bill 96 -99, sponsored by Councilman Landwehr, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHAPTER 3, SECTION 3- 5.A(1) BY ADDING
AND DELETING CERTAIN PROVISIONS REGULATING OFF - PREMISES BILLBOARDS
ON FEDERAL AND STATE DESIGNATED ROUTES WITHIN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON,
MISSOURI AND ADDING A NEW ARTICLE ON THE SAME MATTER.
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Bill 96 -99 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. Councilman Landwehr
moved to amend Bill 96 -99 by deleting paragraph 3 (Spacing of Billboards), subparagraph
(c) on page 4, and relettering subsequent subparagraphs accordingly. Motion was seconded
by Councilman Nelson, and approved unanimously. Bill 96 -99 was then passed, as
amended, by the following vote as Ordinance 12542:
Aye:
Nay:
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Byrd, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges and Vincent
Haake
Bill 96 -100, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH
MODERN LAND CO., LLC FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMERCIAL SITE FOR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES.
Bill 96 -100 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12543:
Aye:
Nay:
Byrd, Haake, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges and
Vincent
None
Bill 96 -101, sponsored by Councilmen Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Kammerdiener,
Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Vincent, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING ORDINANCE
12514 BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SUBSECTION PERTAINING TO THE ELECTION OF
MUNICIPAL JUDGE AND CITY PROSECUTOR.
Bill 96 -101 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12544:
Aye:
Nay:
Byrd, Haake, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges and
Vincent
None
INFORMAL CALENDAR
Bill 96 -83, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF
THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW
SECTION REGULATING UNLAWFUL SIGNS ERECTED ON CITY RIGHT -OF -WAY ON
JANUARY 1, 1991.
Councilman Carolyn McDowell requested that Bill 96 -83 remain on the Informal Calendar.
RESOLUTIONS
RS96 -10
Opposing Passage of Proposition A at November 5 Election. A motion was
made by Councilman Rick Nilges to adopt RS96 -10, seconded by Councilman
Bill Byrd, and approved unanimously.
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COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Councilman James Haake announced the Public Works Committee Meeting for October 24
at 7:30 P.M.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Carolyn McDowell made comments regarding the installation of night lights for
citizens between Capitol Avenue and McCarty Street, and Lafayette and Ash, for a cost of
approximately fifty cents per month. She requested that Chief Tyler Brewer investigate the
possibility of doing that for other areas of the City.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business to come before the Council at this time.
NEW BUSINESS
City Administrator Rich Mays announced that the Council will have a joint planning meeting
with the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding annexation on Monday, October 28,
and encouraged every Council Member to attend.
City Administrator Rich Mays made an announcement about three town hall meetings which
will occur in the next 30 -45 days.
Councilman Larry Vincent announced that the Human Relations Task Force had a wrap -up
meeting on October 17 regarding the study which was performed earlier in the year. Reports
were given by Diane Spieker and Chief Tyler Brewer, and Councilman Vincent commended
both of them for their outstanding representation of the City.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
1. Executive Session Minutes of September 23, 1996
2. Executive Session Minutes of October 7, 1996
Councilman McDowell moved that the minutes by approved, seconded by Councilman
Jaynes, and approved unanimously.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Councilman Byrd
moved that the Council go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel,
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seconded by Councilman Nelson, and approved unanimously at 9:30 P.M. by the following
roll -call vote:
Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jaynes, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson and Vincent
Nay: Nilges