HomeMy Public PortalAbout19950501REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 1, 1995
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of May 1, 1995, was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor
Duane Schreimann presiding.
Prayer was offered by Rev. Dennis McLaughlin, Community Christian Church, followed by
the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL
The following Council Members were present for roll call:
Present: Bertel, Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, McDowell,
Nilges and Vincent
Absent: None
A quorum was declared present.
SELECTION & SEATING OF NEW FIRST WARD COUNCIL MEMBER
The first item of business was the selection of a Council Member to fill the vacant seat in
Ward One. Councilman Jackson nominated Mr. John David Landwehr, nomination was
seconded by Councilman McDowell, and approved unanimously. Following the
administration of the oath of office by the City Clerk, Mr. Landwehr assumed his seat on
the Council.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Schreimann presented a proclamation to City Clerk Phyllis Powell in honor of the
26th annual Municipal Clerks Week which has been designated internationallyforthe week
of May 7 -13.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda consisted of the following items:
a) Minutes of April 17, 1995, Council Meeting, 1st Session
b) Minutes of April 17, 1995, Council Meeting, 2nd Session
c) Appointments:
Administrator Search Committee
Mayor Duane Schreimann, Chairman
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Councilman Jerry Green
Councilman Charles Jackson
Councilman Carolyn McDowell
Mr. John Boehm
Mr. George Hartsfield
Mr. Gary Markenson
Mr. Chris Straub
Ms. Donna White
Mr. Reginald Wood
Councilman Green moved that the Consent Agenda be approved as presented, seconded
by Councilman Bertel, and approved unanimously.
MINUTES /REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED
Mayor Schreimann stated that the following minutes /reports have been received and are
on file in the City Clerk's office:
Planning & Zoning Commission, 3/16/95; Parks & Recreation Commission, 2/13/95; Parks
& Recreation Commission, 3/6/95; Parks & Recreation Park Properties Committee Work
Session, 3/28/95; March Financial Reports
BILLS INTRODUCED
Bill 95 -7, sponsored by Councilman Green, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 2,
SECTION 2 -46 (REGULAR OR STANDING COMMITTEES) AND 2 -47 (DUTIES OF
COMMITTEES) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI,
CONCERNING COMMITTEES OF THE COUNCIL.
Councilman Green requested that the rules be suspended and that Bill 95 -7 be placed on
final passage. There were no objections to the request for suspension of the rules.
Councilman Green then moved that Bill 95 -7 be amended by changing the Public Works
& Planning Committee back to its original composition of all Council Members. Motion to
amend was seconded by Councilman Byrd, and approved. Bill 95 -7 was then read a
second and third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed, as amended, as
Ordinance 12280:
Aye: Bertel, Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell,
Nilges and Vincent
Nay: None
Bill 95 -8, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DECLARING CERTAIN
FEDERALLY FUNDED PROPERTY TO BE SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE
DISPOSAL OF SAID PROPERTY.
Bill 95 -9, sponsored by Councilmen Haake and Bertel, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND
DISCONTINUING THE RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR A PORTION OF A RIGHT -OF -WAY
ADJACENT TO INTERSECTION OF STADIUM & LAFAYETTE STREETS IN THE CITY
OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AND AUTHORIZING ITS CONVEYANCE TO THE
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF JEFFERSON CITY.
BILLS PENDING
Bill 95 -1, sponsored by Councilman Green, 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 318 EAST MILLER STREET FROM RA -2, MULTI - FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL, TO C -1, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL.
Bill 95 -1 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12276:
Aye: Bertel, Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr,
McDowell, Nilges and Vincent
Nay: None
Bill 95 -2, sponsored by Councilman Green, 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 320 EAST MILLER STREET
FROM RA -2, MULTI - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, TO C -1, NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMERCIAL.
Bill 95 -2 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12277:
Aye: Bertel, Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr,
McDowell, Nilges and Vincent
Nay: None
Bill 95 -3, 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
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EXCAVATING COMPANY, INC., FOR ST. MARY'S BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS.
Bill 95 -3 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12278:
Aye: Bertel, Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr,
McDowell, Nilges and Vincent
Nay: None
Bill 95 -4, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING
ASSIGNMENT OF RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT TO AERIE
RIVERBOAT CASINOS OF MISSOURI, INC., AND AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF
RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT.
Councilman Nilges requested that Bill 95 -4 be placed on the Informal Calendar.
Bill 95 -5, sponsored by Councilman Green, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING THE REPLAT OF LOTS 61, 62 AND PART OF LOT 60 OF TIMBER HILLS
SUBDIVISION, SECTION 4, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON.
Bill 95 -5 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12279:
Aye: Bertel, Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr,
McDowell, Nilges and Vincent
Nay: None
Bill 95 -6, sponsored by Councilmen Nilges and McDowell, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ELECTING THE "80 AND
OUT" RETIREMENT BENEFIT OPTION FOR ITS EMPLOYEES' BENEFIT PROGRAM
IN THE MISSOURI LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Councilman McDowell requested that Bill 95 -6 be placed on the Informal Calendar.
RESOLUTIONS
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RS95 -3 - Signature Authorization for Mayor Duane Schreimann and President Pro
Tempore Bill Byrd. Councilman Nilges moved that RS95 -3 be adopted, motion was
seconded by Councilman Bertel, and approved unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Councilman Nilges mentioned that this was the week of the Laidlaw spring trash pick -up,
and that this year the company was abiding by its previously set limits pertaining to items
which would qualify to be picked up.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Schreimann stated that he wished to call a Work Session for Monday, May 8 at 7:00
P.M. for the purpose of discussing Riverboat issues and possibly other issues.
Mayor Schreimann announced that he wished to appoint the following Council Committee
members:
Solid Waste Committee: Councilman Bertel, Councilman Kammerdiener, Councilman
McDowell, Councilman Vincent, and Councilman Landwehr.
Appointments Review Committee: Councilman Jackson, Councilman Byrd, Councilman
Green, Councilman Nilges and Councilman Haake.
Councilman Byrd moved that the appointments be approved, motion was seconded by
Councilman Vincent, and approved unanimously.
Councilman McDowell asked if the City of Jefferson had made any efforts to assist the City
of Oklahoma City in the wake of its recent bombing disaster. Acting City Administrator and
Police Chief Gary Kempker, and Fire Chief Robert Rennick, both stated that they were on
standby in case any assistance was requested, but that no help had been requested as
of this date.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilman Bertel moved that the Council go into Executive Session after a brief recess
for the purpose of discussing Real Estate, Litigation, and Personnel, motion was seconded
by Councilman Byrd, and approved by the following roll -call vote at 7:50 P.M.:
Aye: Bertel, Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell,
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and Vincent
Nay: Nilges
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
The Council Meeting was reconvened in open session after 20 minutes by Mayor
Schreimann. MayorSchreimann Made announcements regarding contact which had been
made by various Mayors to himself regarding pending Housing & Urban Development
legislation. He also reminded Council Members of the invitation to take a tour on the
Mandan on May 10 as guests of the Army Corps of Engineers.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Following Mayor Schreimann's announcements, Councilman Green moved that the Council
go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Real Estate, Litigation and
Personnel, seconded by Councilman Bertel, and approved by the following roll -call vote:
Aye: Bertel, Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, and
Vincent
Nay: Green and Nilges
ADJOURNMENT
Following Executive Session, Councilman Green moved that the Council Meeting adjourn
and that the Public Works & Planning Committee, the Finance Committee, and the Solid
Waste Committee be held for the purpose of electing Chair and Vice -Chair of each
committee. Motion was seconded by Councilman Bertel, and approved unanimously.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:15 P.M.
PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
Mayor Schreimann called the meeting of the Public Works and Planning Committee to
order. Councilman Green moved that Councilman Haake be nominated as Chairman of
the Public Works and Planning Committee, seconded by Councilman Bertel. Councilman
McDowell moved that the nominations cease and Councilman Haake be elected by
acclamation, motion was seconded by Councilman Vincent, and approved unanimously.
Chairman Haake assumed the chair of the meeting and called for nominations for Vice -
Chairman. Councilman Nilges nominated Councilman Green, nomination was seconded
by Councilman Jackson. There being no further nominations, the nomination of
Councilman Green was approved. Councilman Green moved that the Public Works and
Planning Committee meeting be adjourned, seconded by Councilman Byrd, and approved
unanimously.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
Mayor Schreimann called the meeting of the Finance Committee to order. Councilman
Green moved that Councilman Nilges be nominated as Chairman of the Finance
Committee, seconded by Councilman Bertel. Councilman Green moved that the
nominations cease and Councilman Nilges be elected by acclamation, motion was
seconded by Councilman Bertel, and approved unanimously. Chairman Nilges assumed
the chair of the meeting and called for nominations for Vice - Chairman. Councilman Byrd
nominated Councilman Bertel, nomination was seconded by Councilman Haake. There
being no further nominations, the nomination of Councilman Bertel was approved.
Councilman Green moved that the Finance Committee meeting be adjourned, seconded
by Councilman Bertel, and approved unanimously.
SOLID WASTE COMMITTEE MEETING
Mayor Schreimann called the meeting of the Solid Waste Committee to order.
Councilman Bertel moved that Councilman Vincent be nominated as Chairman of the Solid
Waste Committee, seconded by Councilman McDowell. Councilman Byrd moved that the
nominations cease and Councilman Vincent be elected by acclamation, motion was
seconded by Councilman Green, and approved unanimously. Chairman Vincent assumed
the chair of the meeting and called for nominations for Vice - Chairman. Councilman Bertel
nominated Councilman Kammerdiener, nomination was seconded by Councilman
McDowell. There being no further nominations, the nomination of Councilman
Kammerdiener was approved. Councilman Jackson moved that the Solid Waste
Committee meeting be adjourned, seconded by Councilman Green, and approved
unanimously.