HomeMy Public PortalAbout19950807REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 7, 1995 1
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of August 7, 1995, was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with
Mayor Duane Schreimann presiding.
Prayer was offered by Rev. John Tader, Church of the Nazarene, followed by the pledge
of allegiance.
ROLL CALL
The following Council Members were present for roll call:
Present: Bertel, Green, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges
and Vincent
Absent: Byrd and Haake
A quorum was declared present.
PUBLIC HEARING
Rezoning 7.0 acre tract of land in 2000 block of Tanner Bridge Road from RS -2
(Single - Family Residential) to RD (Two - Family Residential) (Bill 95 -65) - Councilman
Vincent moved that this issue be referred back to the Planning & Zoning Commission,
motion was seconded by Councilman Jackson, and motion was approved with Councilman
Green abstaining from both discussion and vote.
A public hearing was held on the Property Tax Levy rate in Jefferson City. Acting City
Administrator Allen Garner made a presentation explaining the property tax rates and the
impact of this source of revenue to the City's budget. Following a period of questions of Mr.
Garner by members of the Council, the following citizens spoke on the issue:
Mr. Jack Jarrett, 318 Ridgeway; Mr. Roy Voiles, 2211 North Drive, and Mr. Richard
O'Neill, 3010 Country Club. These speakers advocated a roll -back of at least one cent,
and preferably three cents, in the current rate due to the reassessment.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY
Ms. Pam Taylor, 667 Hiddenwood Court, spoke on behalf of the Committee to Oppose
Riverboat Gambling. She stated that the Committee requested that the Council not change
the ballot language of the proposed charter amendment from positive language to negative
language, and that the Committee would prefer the charter amendment issue be left on the
April, 1996, ballot rather than combining it with the currently pending ballot issue.
Mr. Ted Stewart, 332 Boggs Creek Road, owner of the Hotel DeVille at 319 W. Miller,
made a presentation regarding the sewer problems following flooding at his business
location. Mr. Stewart presented a petition to the City Clerk signed by residents in the area
requesting that the City do something to alleviate the problem.
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Mr. Howard Hebei, 1520 Calvin Lane, stated that residents in the Calvin Lane /Bald Hill
Road area have had the same sewer problems as Mr. Stewart since the City did bridge
and street work at that location.
Mr. Don Trabue, 4710 Denice Drive, owner of a business located at 421 W. Miller made
suggestions regarding solving the problem of the sewer problems at the W. Miller Street
location.
BILL PENDING TAKEN UP OUT OF ORDER
Following presentations from the gallery, Councilman Bertel suggested that due to the
lateness of the hour, Bill 95 -60 be taken up for consideration to accommodate persons at
the meeting interested in that issue. There were no objections to taking up Bill 95 -60 out
of order.
Bill 95 -60, sponsored by Councilman Nilges and Bertel, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CALLING AN ELECTION
UPON ISSUES RELATED TO LICENSING OF EXCURSION GAMBLING BOATS AND
FLOATING FACILITIES IN THE CITY AND REPEALING ORDINANCE 12256.
Councilman Nilges moved to amend Bill 95 -60 be deleting Sections 3, 4, & 5, and
renumbering subsequent sections accordingly, in order to leave the charter amendment
issue on the April, 1996, ballot. Motion was seconded by Councilman Bertel. Councilman
Jackson stated his opposition to placing the issue on the November ballot because of the
expenditure to the taxpayers for such an election. Following discussion, Councilman
Vincent called for the question. Call for the question was seconded by Councilman Nilges,
and approved by the following roll -call vote:
Aye: Bertel, Green, Kammerdiener, Nilges and Vincent
Nay: Jackson, Landwehr and McDowell
The motion to amend Bill 95 -60 was then approved by the following roll -call vote:
Aye: Bertel, Green, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, Nilges and Vincent
Nay: Jackson and McDowell
At request of the Council, Mayor Schreimann called for a ten - minute recess at 9:15
P.M.
CONSENT AGENDA
The meeting was reconvened at 9:25 P.M. by Mayor Schreimann.
The Consent Agenda consisted of the following items:
a) Minutes of July 24, 1995, Council Meeting
b) Bid 1569 - Uninterruptible Power Source, Police Dept.
c) Petition for Curbing & Guttering on Houchin Street
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d) Appointment of Bill Stockton as Electrical Inspector
e) Appointment of Dale Siebeneck as Interim Finance Director
Councilman Green requested that Item (e) be considered under New Business.
Councilman Green moved that the Consent Agenda, excluding Item (e) be approved,
motion was seconded by Councilman Bertel, and approved unanimously.
MINUTES RECEIVED /FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
Mayor Schreimann stated that the following minutes /reports have been received and are
on file in the City Clerk's office:
Convention Center Committee 7/19/95; Appointment Review Committee, 7/24/95; Board
of Electrical Examiners & Review, 6/22/95 Transportation & Traffic Commission, 7/6/95
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR
Mayor Schreimann reminded citizens that the City has a form which can be filled out to
indicate interest in serving on a City Board or Commission, and urged them to do so.
BILLS INTRODUCED
Bill 95 -61, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DECLARING CERTAIN
PROPERTY TO BE SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OF SAID
PROPERTY.
Bill 95 -62, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, 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), SUBPARAGRAPH B, (BINDER DRIVE), BY THE ADDITION OF A
PORTION OF BINDER DRIVE.
Bill 95 -63, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING THE PLAT OF MONTICELLO ACRES, SECTION EIGHT, AND A REPLAT
OF LOTS 89 & 90 OF MONTICELLO ACRES, SECTION SEVEN, A SUBDIVISION OF
THE CITY OF JEFFERSON.
Bill 95 -64, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE
OF MISSOURI FOR OFFICE SPACE IN JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT
TERMINAL BUILDING.
Bill 95 -65, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, 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 7.0 ACRE TRACT, LOCATED BETWEEN STATE ROUTE
"B" AND TANNER BRIDGE ROAD FROM RS -2 SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, TO RD
TWO- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL.
Bill 95 -66, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 1994 -95
BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING
ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND, PARKS FUND, AND AIRPORT
FUND.
Bill 95 -67, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PROVIDING FOR THE
LEVY OF CITY TAXES AND ESTABLISHING THE RATE OF TAXATION FOR THE CITY
OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, FOR THE YEAR 1995.
Bill 95 -68, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19
(MOTOR VEHICLES & TRAFFIC), SECTION 19 -122 (WEIGHT LIMITS), AND SECTION
19 -316 (DRIVING COMMERCIAL VEHICLES UPON CERTAIN STREETS), OF THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON.
BILLS PENDING
Bill 95 -51, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, REAFFIRMING THE
CURRENT ORDINANCE RELATING TO FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE BY MUNICIPAL
OFFICIALS AS CITED IN CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON,
MISSOURI.
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Bill 95 -51 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12321:
Aye:
Nay:
Bertel, Green, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges
and Vincent
None
Bill 95 -52, sponsored by Councilman Bertel, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHANGING THE NAME OF
A STREET FROM RIP'S ROAD TO MID - AMERICA ROAD.
Bill 95 -52 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12322:
Aye: Bertel, Green, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges
and Vincent
Nay: None
Bill 95 -53, sponsored by Councilman Bertel, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHANGING THE NAME OF
A PORTION OF A STREET FROM EAGLES NEST TO FOXBAR TERRACE.
Bill 95 -53 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12323:
Aye: Bertel, Green, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges
and Vincent
Nay: None
Bill 95 -54, sponsored by Councilman Bertel, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND
DISCONTINUING A PORTION OFA STREET RIGHT -OF -WAY IN THE RESUBDIVISION
OF LOTS 1 TO 10 INCLUSIVE OF VIRGINIA PLACE.
Bill 95 -54 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12324:
Aye: Bertel, Green, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges
and Vincent
Nay: None
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Bill 95 -56, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MISSOURI
VOCATIONAL ENTERPRISES FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF
MODULAR FURNITURE.
Councilman Green stated he opposed the bill due to the process by which the vendor was
chosen. Following discussion, Bill 95 -56 was read third time by title, placed on final
passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12325:
Aye: Bertel, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges and Vincent
Nay: Green
Bill 95 -57, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH EVERS & COMPANY
FOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.
Bill 95 -57 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12326:
Aye: Bertel, Green, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges
and Vincent
Nay: None
Bill 95 -58, sponsored by Councilman Bertel, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING THE PLAT OF WESTPOINT ESTATES, SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON.
Bill 95 -58 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12327:
Aye: Bertel, Green, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges
and Vincent
Nay: None
Bill 95 -59, sponsored by Councilman Bertel, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LANDFORM
URBAN PLANNING CONTRACT AND EXECUTE A NEW AGREEMENT WITH DICK
PRESTON FOR AN ANNEXATION STUDY REPORT.
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Bill 95 -59 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12328:
Aye:
Nay:
Bertel, Green, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Nilges
and Vincent
None
INFORMAL CALENDAR
Bill 95 -21, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ESTABLISHING THE
PROCESS FOR ISSUANCE OF ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE GRANTS.
Councilman Nilges requested that Bill 95 -21 remain on the Informal Calendar. Bill 95 -21
dies.
Bill 95 -22, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE JEFFERSON CITY AREA
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR FUNDING OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FROM
MODAG FUNDS.
Councilman Nilges requested that Bill 95 -22 remain on the Informal Calendar. Bill 95 -22
dies.
Bill 95 -34, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY ADDING A SECTION REQUIRING DISABLED
PARKING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY.
Councilman McDowell requested that Bill 95 -34 remain on the Informal Calendar.
RESOLUTIONS
RS95 -12
Authorizing STP Funds for Acquisition of Right -of -Way for 179 & Edgewood
Drive. Councilman McDowell moved for adoption of RS95 -12, motion was
seconded by Councilman Nilges, and approved unanimously.
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RS95 -13 Authorizing Bank Signatories for City. Councilman Vincent moved for
adoption of RS95 -13, motion was seconded by Councilman Bertel, and
approved unanimously.
RS95 -14 Requesting Gubernatorial Consideration of Central Missouri Appointee to
Missouri Highway & Transportation Commission. Councilman Jackson
moved for adoption of RS95 -14, motion was seconded by Councilman
Vincent, and approved unanimously.
RS95 -15
Mayor Schreimann announced that the Council wished to present a special
resolution which did not appear on the agenda. The Resolution, RS95 -15, is
honoring Coach Pete Adkins for his coaching of the Jefferson City Jays
Football Team, and would be presented to him with all Council Members'
signatures at an awards ceremony on Saturday, August 12. Councilman
McDowell moved for adoption of RS95 -15, motion was seconded by
Councilman Bertel, and approved unanimously.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Councilman Rick Nilges announced that the first meeting of the Finance Committee would
be August 17 at 7:30 P.M. and that the following subcommittees will be working on the
1995 -96 budget process: Public Works subcommittee, Councilman Bertel as Chairman,
Councilman Jackson and Councilman McDowell; Public Safety & Parks subcommittee,
Councilman Vincent as Chairman, Councilman Haake and Councilman Kammerdiener;
Administration subcommittee, Councilman Landwehr as chairman, Councilman Green and
Councilman Byrd.
Councilman Vincent commended the Parks & Recreation Department on their free bus &
pool pass program.
Councilman Vincent reported on the status of the Convention Center Commission, and
stated that they plan to have a Request for Proposal ready by August 18.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Councilman Nilges asked if new Council Rules handbooks would be available incorporating
the new rules recently adopted by Council. Allen Garner stated that Staff would attempt to
have those by the next Council meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Green moved to approve Item (e) which was removed from the Consent
Agenda - the appointment of Dale Siebeneck as Acting Finance Director, motion was
seconded by Councilman Bertel, and approved by the following roll -call vote:
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Aye: Bertel, Green, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, Nilges and Vincent
Nay: McDowell
APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
Executive Session Minutes of July 19, 1995 and July 24, 1995: Councilman Green moved
for approval, seconded by Councilman Nilges, and approved unanimously.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilman Vincent moved that the Council go into Executive Session following a brief
recess for the purpose of discussing Personnel and Real Estate. Motion was seconded by
Councilman Jackson, and approved by the following roll -call vote at 10:05 P.M.:
Aye: Bertel, Green, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, and Vincent
Nay: Nilges