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Home My Public Portal About19961216REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 16, 1996 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting was called to order on December 16, 1996, 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Duane Schreimann presiding. Prayer was offered by Rev. Roger Driggs, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL The following Council Members were present for roll call: Present: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges and Vincent Absent: Nelson A quorum was declared present. RESOLUTIONS Mayor Duane Schreimann announced that Council wished to consider Resolution RS96 -14 at this time due to the fact that a delegation was present to accept the resolution. Councilman Rick Nilges moved that RS96 -14, commending the Jefferson City Jaycees for the annual Christmas parade, be adopted at this time, seconded by Councilman Bill Byrd and approved unanimously. Messrs. Matt Steen, Jeff Backes and Frank Wansing were present to accept the presentation. PUBLIC HEARINGS Rezoning of Property at 602 Ellis Blvd. from RS -2, Single Family Residential, to C -O, Office Commercial (Bill 96 -120). Keith DeVault, Director of Planning & Code Enforcement, gave a presentation on the background of the request for rezoning. No one present wished to speak in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed rezoning. Mayor Duane Schreimann declared the public hearing concluded. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Mr. Reg Turnbull, 135 Forest Hill Ave., representing Mr. Daniel Comstock of Comstock Auto Sales, made a presentation regarding the proposed vacation of an alley on Missouri Boulevard (Bill 96 -113, which is currently on the Informal Calendar). Mr. Turnbull stated his position favors vacation of the alley. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 16, 1996 Mr. Chuck McPheeters, 629 Norris Drive, also made a presentation regarding Bill 96 -113, and stated his position is in favor of vacation of the alley. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were brought before the Council on the Consent Agenda: a. Minutes of December 2, 1996, City Council Meeting b. Approval of Ground Lease Renewal with Jefferson City Flying Service c. Authorizing Extension of Agreement between City and Lincoln University for Cable Television Access Channel Councilman Carolyn McDowell requested that Item (c) be removed from consideration from the Consent Agenda. A motion was made by Councilman Bill Byrd to approve Items (a) and (b) of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson and approved unanimously. Councilman Carolyn McDowell moved that Item (c) be referred to the Finance Committee for consideration, seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent, and approved unanimously, with Councilman Charles Jackson abstaining. BIDS OVER $25,000 Bid 1661 - Automobiles, Police Dept. A motion was made by Councilman James Haake to approve Bid 1661, seconded by Councilman Rick Nilges 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: Parks & Recreation Commission, 11/18/96; Historic Preservation Commission, 9/24/96; Board of Adjustment, 11/12/96 ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR There were no announcements by the Mayor at this time. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 16, 1996 Mayor Duane Schreimann made the following recommendations for appointments to the Council: a. Probationary Police Officers i. Michelle L. Thurman ii. Douglas L. Ruediger iii. Sterling F. Infield iv. William B. Plassmeyer v. Shawn K. Dumsday b. Probationary Telecommunications Operator - Aarah N. Rucker A motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson to approve the appointments, seconded by Councilman Carl Jaynes, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 96 -120, 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 PROPERTY AT 602 ELLIS BOULEVARD FROM RS -2 TO C -O. Bill 96 -121, sponsored by Councilmen Landwehr and Byrd, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI BY ENACTING A NEW SECTION TO BE KNOWN AS SECTION 5 -24 RELATING TO THE NUMBER OF ANIMALS PERMITTED AT A RESIDENCE WITHIN THE CITY. Following a lengthy discussion of Bill 96 -121, Councilman Rick Nilges requested that Associate City Counselor Donna White draft some guidelines for an administrative hearing provision in the case that citizens would want to appeal the limited number of animals allowed. Bill 96 -122, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING A CAPITAL ASSISTANCE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF A BUS. Bill 96 -123, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, SCHEDULE A(D) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, PERTAINING TO SPEED LIMITS ON A PORTION OF STADIUM BOULEVARD. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 16, 1996 Bill 96 -124, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, SCHEDULE J(A) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE REMOVAL OF PARKING ON A PORTION OF CEDAR RIDGE DRIVE. Bill 96 -125, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR A LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT. Bill 96 -126, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, TRANSFERRING LAND AND ESTABLISHING PORTIONS OF NORTH JEFFERSON CITY AS PARK PROPERTY. BILLS PENDING Bill 96 -117, sponsored by Councilmen Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges, Vincent, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING ORDINANCE 12544 PERTAINING TO CITY ELECTIONS. Bill 96 -117 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12558: Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges and Vincent Nay: None Bill 96 -118, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, SCHEDULE (G) (STOP INTERSECTIONS) BY THE ADDITION OF DEL CERRO DRIVE AT EL DORADO DRIVE. Bill 96 -118 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12559: Aye: Nay: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 16, 1996 Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges and Vincent None Bill 96 -119, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI BY AMENDING CHAPTER 4, SECTION 4 -15 RELATING TO SALES OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR TO MINORS, DRUNKARDS, ETC. Bill 96 -119 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12560: Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges and Vincent Nay: None RESOLUTIONS RS96 -15 - Amending Deferred Compensation Plan, ICMA, sponsored by Councilman Rick Nilges. A motion was made by Councilman Carl Jaynes to adopt RS96 -15, seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent and approved unanimously. RS96 -16 - Amending Deferred Compensation Plan, PEBSCO, sponsored by Councilman Rick Nilges. A motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson to adopt RS96 -16, seconded by Councilman James Haake, and approved unanimously. INFORMAL CALENDAR Bill 96 -110, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF THE 9 -1 -1 CONTRACT WITH COLE COUNTY. Councilman Rick Nilges requested that Bill 96 -110 remain on the Informal Calendar. Bill 96 -112, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 1 -13 (GENERAL PENALTY; CONTINUING VIOLATIONS), SUBPARAGRAPH (E), OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 16, 1996 CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON BY THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW MINIMUM FINES CERTAIN OFFENSES, AND INCREASING EXISTING MINIMUM FINES FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES. Councilman Carolyn McDowell requested that Bill 96 -112 be removed from the Informal Calendar for final passage. Councilman Carolyn McDowell then offered a substitute to Bill 96 -112. Councilman Rick Nilges moved that substitute Bill 96 -112 be amended by increasing the minimum fine from $50 to $100 for violating Section 19 -119, as follows: 19 -119 School buses discharging passengers 100.0050.0025.00 Motion to amend was seconded by Councilman Carolyn McDowell. Substitute Bill 96 -112, as amended, was then approved for final passage in lieu of the former Bill 96 -112. Substitute Bill 96 -112 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed, as amended, by the following vote as Ordinance 12561: Aye: Nay: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges and Vincent None Bill 96 -113, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING A TWENTY FOOT WIDE NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY AND PART OF DUNKLIN STREET LYING SOUTH OF MISSOURI BOULEVARD, NORTH OF WASHINGTON PARK, AND WEST OF VIRGINIA STREET IN JONES ADDITION TO THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Councilman James Haake requested that Bill 96 -113 be removed from the Informal Calendar and placed on final passage. Following a lengthy discussion, Bill 96 -113 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and defeated by the following vote: Aye: Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, Nay: Byrd, McDowell, Nilges and Vincent Bill 96 -115, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI BY ADOPTING A NEW SECTION 2 -355 PERTAINING TO APPROPRIATIONS. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 16, 1996 Councilman Rick Nilges moved to accept a substitute for bill 96 -115 as previously distributed in the Council Packets, seconded by Councilman Carl Jaynes and approved unanimously. Substitute Bill 96 -115 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12562: Aye: Nay: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges and Vincent None COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Councilman Rick Nilges reminded Council of the January 13 Finance Committee Meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business to come before the Council at this time. NEW BUSINESS City Administrator Rich Mays announced current employment position openings with the City of Jefferson and urged anyone qualifying for the positions to make application with the City. EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES Executive Session Minutes of December 2, 1996: Councilman Bill Byrd moved that the minutes by approved, seconded by Councilman James Haake, and approved unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, a motion was made by Councilman Carl Jaynes to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Bill Byrd and approved unanimously. Meeting was adjourned at 8:40 P.M.