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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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 1, 1995 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: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 1, 1995 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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 1, 1995 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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 1, 1995 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, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 1, 1995 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. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 1, 1995 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.