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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19970303REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 3, 1997 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting was called to order on March 3, 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, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges and Vincent Absent: None A quorum was declared present. RESOLUTIONS Mayor Duane Schreimann requested that Council move Resolution RS96 -26 up for consideration at this time since there were several persons present to receive that resolution. Council consented. RS96 -26 — Recognizing Jefferson City High School Wrestling Team (Nilges). A motion was made by Councilman Rick Nilges for adoption, seconded by Councilman Charles Jackson and approved unanimously. Coach Steve Johnson was present to accept the resolution, and introduced the members of the Jefferson City Jays Varsity Wrestling Team. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Mayor Duane Schreimann asked the leader of the Scout troop present to stand and identify his troop. The Troop Leader stated that they were Troop 2 from First Presbyterian Church. Mayor Duane Schreimann welcomed the troop on behalf of the City. Mr. Robert Kenney, Finance Director for the City of Jefferson, made a report on the past quarter's financial status. Mr. John Martin, 1430 Hwy. 179, made a presentation regarding the awarding of the towing contract. He stated that, as a property owner in the area of Everready Towing's facility, he would object to any outdoor storage of vehicles in the area. Mr. Jim Gallaher, legal counsel for Broadway Shell, was present and stated he would be available to entertain any questions of Council members when the towing contract was up REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 3, 1997 for consideration. Mr. Jerry Venters, 325 Jefferson Street, was present to represent Everready Towing, and stated that he would also be available for questions during the towing contract discussion later in the meeting. PUBLIC HEARING Voluntary Annexation of 170.84 Acres South of Capital City Industrial Park (Bill 96 -149). Keith DeVault, Director of Planning & Code Enforcement, gave an overview of the history of the annexation and distributed a map outlining the area in question. Following Mr. DeVault's presentation, no one present wished to speak in favor of, or opposition to, the voluntary annexation. Mayor Duane Schreimann declared the public hearing concluded. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were brought before the Council on the Consent Agenda: a. Minutes of February 17, 1997, City Council Meeting A motion was made by Councilman Bill Byrd to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Carolyn McDowell 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: Public Works & Planning Committee, 2/20/97; Historic Preservation Commission, 11/26/96; Finance Report for January, 1997; Transportation & Traffic Commission, 2/6/97; Planning & Zoning Commission, 1/9/97; Plumbing Board of Review and Examiners, 3/13/96. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR There were no announcements by the Mayor at this time. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 96 -148, 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 SOUTH OF THE CAPITAL CITY INDUSTRIAL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 3, 1997 PARK AND COUNTY PARK, GENERALLY LYING SOUTH OF FAIRGROUNDS ROAD, EAST OF SOUTH COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, AND WEST OF ROCK RIDGE ROAD, FROM RS -1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO RS -3 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL. Bill 96 -149, sponsored by Councilman Landwehr, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, 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. Bill 96 -150, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYAND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR 5309 CAPITAL ASSISTANCE GRANT. Bill 96 -151, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH DON SCHNIEDERS EXCAVATING COMPANY, INC., FOR THE SOUTHRIDGE DRIVE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Bill 96 -152, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH TWEHOUS EXCAVATING COMPANY, INC., FOR THE HOUCHIN STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Bill 96 -153, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING THE RIGHT -OF -WAY FORA PORTION OF LEXINGTON DRIVE EAST OF ROLLING HILLS DRIVE IN NEUTZLER'S EARLY AMERICAN SUBDIVISION, SECTION ONE. Bill 96 -154, sponsored by Councilman Jaynes, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH EVERREADY TOWING & RECOVERY, INC. FOR TOWING OF ABANDONED VEHICLES. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 3, 1997 BILLS PENDING Bill 96 -143, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH BLACK AND VEATCH FOR PHASE III WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS. Bill 96 -143 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12584: Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges and Vincent Nay: None Bill 96 -144, 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 PERTAINING TO PASSENGER OR SPECIAL LOADING ZONE ON MILLER STREET. Councilman Carolyn McDowell requested that Bill 96 -144 be placed on the Informal Calendar at this time. Bill 96 -145, 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 BY THE ADDITION OF A STOP INTERSECTION ON WILLIAMSBURG WAY AT CONSTITUTION DRIVE. Bill 96 -145 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12585: Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges and Vincent Nay: None Bill 96 -146, 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 BY PROHIBITING PARKING IN THE ALLEY BETWEEN HUB AND MANILA STREETS. Bill 96 -146 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12586: Aye: Nay: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 3, 1997 Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges and Vincent None Bill 96 -147, 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 PERTAINING TO PARKING ON A PORTION OF MYRTLE AVENUE. Bill 96 -147 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12587: Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges and Vincent Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR Bill 96 -140, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH EVERREADY TOWING & RECOVERY, INC. FOR TOWING OF ABANDONED VEHICLES. Councilman Rick Nilges requested that Bill 96 -140 be removed from the Informal Calendar and placed on final passage at this time. Following a lengthy discussion, Bill 96 -140 was passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12588: Aye: Nay: Byrd, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell and Nelson Haake, Jackson, Jaynes, Nilges and Vincent Mayor votes "Aye" to break tie. RESOLUTIONS RS96 -25 — Supporting Development of Hotel Governor Facility (Landwehr, Nelson, Nilges and Haake). Following a brief presentation by City Administrator Rich Mays, a motion was made by Councilman Rick Nilges to adopt RS96 -25, seconded by Councilman Steve Nelson and approved unanimously. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Councilman Charles Jackson reported that a meeting of the development and zoning ordinance committee would be set sometime in early April, and requested that comments REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 3, 1997 be submitted in writing before that meeting to Keith DeVault, Director of Planning & Code Enforcement. Councilman John Landwehr noted the fact that a meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 5, 7:00 P.M. on the E. McCarty Street improvement project, and stated that citizens who wish to have input into the issue should attend. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilman Randy Kammerdiener and Councilman Rick Nilges both made comments regarding comments which had been made earlier in the meeting about the Everready Towing Contract. The stated that Council is not implying that Everready will not do a good job, but that Council will be keeping an eye on the outdoor storage issue and if Council Members begin receiving a lot of calls about it, they would have to address the issue. NEW BUSINESS Councilman James Haake stated he has received numerous complaints regarding cable television service in the City. Councilman Carolyn McDowell stated that, due to the fact Bill 96 -140 was passed by Council earlier in the meeting, she wished to withdraw Bill 96 -154 at this time. APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES Executive Session Minutes of February 17, 1997: A motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson for approval, seconded by Councilman Bill Byrd and approved unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, a motion was made by Councilman Charles Jackson to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Councilman Steve Nelson and approved unanimously at 9:10 P.M.