HomeMy Public PortalAbout19970317REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 17, 1997
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting was called to order on March 17, 1997, 7:30 P.M. with
President Pro Tempore Carolyn McDowell presiding.
Prayer was offered by Rev. George Scantlan, Immanuel Baptist Church, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
The following Council Members were present for roll call:
Present: Byrd, Haake, Jaynes, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges
and Vincent
Absent: Jackson
A quorum was declared present.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Rezoning - 170.84 acres south of Capital City Industrial Park & County Park from RS -1,
Single Family Residential to RS -3, Single Family Residential (Pending Bill 96 -148). Keith
DeVault, Director of Planning & Code Enforcement, made a presentation regarding the
background of the request for rezoning. No one present wished to speak in favor of, or
opposition to, the request for rezoning. President Pro Tempore Carolyn McDowell declared
the public hearing concluded.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY
Lt. Col. Robert Kopp, Whiteman AFB, made a presentation, naming Councilman Carolyn
McDowell Honorary Commander of Whiteman AFB and presented her with a flag and cap
bearing the base insignia.
Mr. Donald Malott, 706 Broadway, made a presentation regarding the User's Tax in
Jefferson City. He stated his opposition to a user's fee being charged at Parks and
Recreation facilities. Following Mr. Malott's presentation, Councilman Rick Nilges explained
the difference between a user's tax and a user's fee, and Parks & Recreation Department
Director Bill Lockwood invited Mr. Malott to attend the next Parks and Recreation
Commission meeting to express his views regarding users' fees.
CONSENT AGENDA
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The following items were brought before the Council on the Consent Agenda:
a. Minutes of March 3, 1997, City Council Meeting
b. Bid 1674 - Street Marking Paint, Public Works Department
A motion was made by Councilman Bill Byrd to approve the Consent Agenda as presented,
seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent, and approved unanimously.
MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED
President Pro Tempore Carolyn McDowell stated that the following minutes /reports have
been received and are on file in the City Clerk's office:
Appointment Review Committee, 3/3/97; Housing Authority Board of Commissioners,
12/19/96; Parks & Recreation Minutes — Commission Meeting Minutes of 2/10/97, Golf
Course Feasibility Study Work Session of 2/6/97, and Long -Range Planning Committee
Meeting of 3/4/97.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR
There were no announcements by the Mayor at this time.
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
Boards & Commission:
Board
Person
Term
Expires
Term
Status
Parks and Recreation
Michael Couty
May 2000
Reappt
Parks and Recreation
Phyllis Willibrand
May 2000
Reappt
Parks and Recreation
Bob Ferris
May 2000
Full
Planning and Zoning
David Hagan
May 2001
Full
Planning and Zoning
Mike Berendzen
May 2001
Full
Planning and Zoning
alternate
John Lake
May 1998
Partial
Planning and Zoning
alternate
Stephen Seibold
May 1997
Partial
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Board
Person
Term
Expires
Term
Status
Missouri River Regional
Library
Anne Lock
March 1998
Partial
Board of Adjustment
alternate
Kevin Meinhardt
Sept 1997
Partial
Historical Preservation
Michelle Enke
Dec 1997
Partial
A motion was made by Councilman Rick Nilges to approve the appointments as presented,
seconded by Councilman Bill Byrd and approved unanimously.
Community Services Officers, Police Department:
Masonda A. Wheatley
Nada L. Green
A motion was made by Councilman Randy Kammerdiener to approve the appointments as
presented, seconded by Councilman Bill Byrd and approved unanimously.
BILLS INTRODUCED
Bill 96 -155, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR INDUSTRIAL
INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT.
Bill 96 -156, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL MISSOURI
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AT CAPITAL
CITY INDUSTRIAL PARK.
Bill 96 -157, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH FISCHER GRAIN
FARMS FOR AGRICULTURAL LEASE.
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BILLS PENDING
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 -149 was read third time by title (voted on out of order, ahead of Bill 96 -148), placed
on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12589:
Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jaynes, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson,
Nilges and Vincent
Nay: None
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
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 -148 was read third time by title, placed on final passage (out of order, following Bill
96 -149) and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12590:
Aye: Haake, Jaynes, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges
and Vincent
Nay: None
Abstain: Byrd
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 HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR5309CAPITAL
ASSISTANCE GRANT.
Bill 96 -150 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12591:
Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jaynes, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson,
Nilges and Vincent
Nay: None
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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 -151 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12592:
Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jaynes, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson,
Nilges and Vincent
Nay: None
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 -152 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12593:
Aye: Byrd, Haake, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, Nilges and
Vincent
Nay: None
Abstain: Jaynes
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 -153 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance :
Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jaynes, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson,
Nilges and Vincent
Nay: None
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.
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INFORMAL CALENDAR
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 removed from the informal
Calendar and placed on final passage at this time. Councilman Carolyn McDowell
presented a substitute Bill 96 -144. Councilman Bill Byrd moved that the bill distributed by
Councilman Carolyn McDowell be accepted as the substitute for the formerly introduced Bill
96 -144, motion was seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent and approved unanimously.
Substitute Bill 96 -144 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by
the following vote as Ordinance 12595:
Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jaynes, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson,
Nilges and Vincent
Nay: None
RESOLUTIONS
RS96 -27 — Declaring Intent to Annex Land in the Algoa Area (Landwehr). A motion was
made by Councilman Carl Jaynes to adopt RS96 -27, seconded by
Councilman Steve Nelson and approved unanimously.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Councilman James Haake announced the March 20 Public Works and Planning Committee
meeting, and requested that any council member unable to attend please notify Public
Works Department.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Councilman Rick Nilges asked questions of Public Works Directory Marty Brose regarding
the speed limit on Edgewood Drive. Several Council Members indicated they had been
contacted by citizens stating that they felt the speed limit of 30 mph was too slow for that
particular street.
Councilman Rick Nilges asked Public Works Directory Marty Brose the status of the
improvement project for Sunset Lake Road. A discussion followed regarding projects which
are scheduled to be given priority.
Councilman John Landwehr stated that the presentation recently made to Council regarding
suggestions for improved parking in the downtown business district will be brought before
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the Transportation and Traffic Committee at its April 10 meeting.
Councilman Carolyn McDowell noted that TCI has announced it will once again be
increasing its rates, and asked City Counselor Allen Garner to respond. Mr. Garner stated
that any concerns with TCI as our current cable supplier can be an item addressed in the
next franchise agreement between the City and TCI. The current franchise agreement
expires in 1998, and a new agreement is currently being drafted.
Councilman Bill Byrd announced that Jefferson City Police Sergeant Mike Struttman
recently made a presentation to his church's congregation and commended Sergeant
Struttman for the positive response he had received about the presentation.
City Counselor Allen Garner announced that the City had received information about HB
450 pertaining to indemnity clauses which was scheduled to come before the State
Legislature in the next few days. Mr. Garner explained the impact that this bill would have
on municipalities. Following Mr. Garner's presentation, A motion was made by Councilman
Bill Byrd to direct Mayor Duane Schreimann to draft a letter of opposition to the passage of
HB 450, seconded by Councilman Steve Nelson and approved unanimously.
Councilman Rick Nilges asked City Administrator Rich Mays for an update on the status of
the ambulance service in which the city has recently become a participant. Mr. Mays
reported that the City has received, on a consistent basis, two calls per day since the
program was initiated on March 4.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Carolyn McDowell announced that a sister city meeting would be held at
Whiteman AFB on April 3, and encouraged Council Members to attend. Lt. Col. Kopp was
asked to introduce other Air Force personnel which were at the meeting with him, to which
he complied.
Councilman Carolyn McDowell announced that the Mayor and City Council were invited to
take a trip on the 103 Flexliner between Jefferson City and Sedalia in the next few weeks,
and encouraged them to take advantage of the invitation.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilman Bill Byrd moved that the Council go into Executive Session at this time for the
purpose of discussing real estate, personnel, and litigation. Motion was seconded by
Councilman Randy Kammerdiener and approved by the following roll -call vote at 8:15 PM:
Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jaynes, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nelson, and
Nilges and Vincent
Nay: None
ACTIONS TAKEN IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Personnel
Assistant Fire Chief: Following a brief presentation by City Administrator Rich Mays, A
motion was made by Councilman Steve Nelson to accept Mr. Mays' recommendation of Mr.
Doug Strope for the position of Assistant Fire Chief at a beginning annual salary of
$39,332.00. Motion was seconded by Councilman Bill Byrd and approved unanimously.