HomeMy Public PortalAbout19950905REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 5, 1995 1
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of September 5, 1995, was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with
Mayor Duane Schreimann presiding.
Prayer was offered by Rev. Walter Gilpin, followed by the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL
The following Council Members were present for roll call:
Present: Bertel, Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr,
McDowell, Nilges and Vincent
Absent: None
A quorum was declared present.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY
Dr. David Scott, 1219 Fairland, made a presentation concerning the upcoming Table
Tennis Tournament which will be held in Jefferson City September 9 -10. Following the
presentation, Mayor Schreimann requested that Resolution RS95 -18 be brought forward
on the agenda at this time. There were no objections to Mayor Schreimann's request.
Mr. Neal Bisges, representing Sho -Me Coach Lines, made a presentation regarding the
status of Sho -Me Coaches Lines. He explained the financial status of the company, the
status of its delinquent sales taxes to the State of Missouri, and requested that the Council
continuing subsidizing the company. In the question and answer period which followed the
presentation, the consensus of those Councilmen making statements was that the City
should discontinue its funding of this company because of its business practices and
delinquency of sales taxes. They stated that the City may consider subsidizing a bus
company in the future, but not Sho -Me Coaches Lines.
RESOLUTIONS
RS95 -18 - Recognizing United States of America Table Tennis Tournament in Jefferson
City , sponsored by Councilman Nilges. Councilman moved that the resolution be adopted,
motion was seconded by Councilman Byrd, and approved unanimously
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PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY (CONTINUED)
Mr. Ed Brandel, 1809 Overlook Drive, made a presentation regarding the Gross Receipts
Utility Tax, and suggested that residential taxpayers receive the same "ceiling"
considerations as businesses when being assessed taxes.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda consisted of the following items:
a) Minutes of August 21, 1995, Council Meeting
b) Bid 1573 - West High Street Slope Protection, Public Works Dept.
c) Abatement of Special Tax Bill 14769
Following questions regarding items (b) and (c), Councilman Green moved that the
Consent Agenda be approved, motion was seconded by Councilman Byrd, 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:
Planning & Zoning Commission, 7/13/95; Board of Adjustment, 7/11/95; USS Jefferson
City Submarine Committee, 8/8/95; Convention Center Committee, 8/14/95; Financial
Report for July, 1995; Finance Committee Meeting, 8/17/95
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Schreimann made the following recommendation for appointments:
Probationary Police Officer:
Gary T. Campbell
Troy P. Cebulak
Christopher C. Lindsey
Lee R. Tubbesing
Councilman Green moved that the appointments be approved as recommended, motion
was seconded by Councilman Bertel, and approved unanimously.
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BILLS INTRODUCED
Bill 95 -80, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE
PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY
REPEALING SECTION 3 -5. HEALTH AND SAFETY, SECTION 6 -8. DEMOTION DURING
QUALIFYING PERIOD, SECTION 10 -1. REGULAR WORKING HOURS; EXCEPTIONS,
SECTION 10 -2. WORK SCHEDULES DETERMINED BY DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS,
SECTION 10 -3. REQUIRED ATTENDANCE, SECTION 10 -4. INCLEMENT WEATHER
CLOSINGS, AND SECTION 15 -4. DEFERRED COMPENSATION AS ADOPTED BY
ORDINANCE 12202 AND ENACTING NEW SECTIONS IN LIEU THEREOF.
Bill 95 -81, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MUENKS BROTHERS
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR WEST HIGH STREET SLOPE PROTECTION.
Councilman Haake requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 95 -81 placed on final
passage. There were no objections to the request for suspension of the rules. Bill 95 -81
was read second and third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 12345:
Aye: Bertel, Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr,
McDowell, Nilges and Vincent
Nay: None
Bill 95 -82, 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.
BILLS PENDING
Bill 95 -69, sponsored by Councilman Bertel, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SHO -ME COACHES,
INC. FOR INTER -CITY BUS ROUTE.
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Councilman Bertel stated she wished to withdraw Bill 95 -69 from consideration.
Bill 95 -70, sponsored by Councilman Bertel, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI
HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT FOR A SECTION 18 (I) GRANT
FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PROJECT.
Councilman Bertel stated she wished to withdraw Bill 95 -70 from consideration.
Bill 95 -71, sponsored by Councilman Bertel, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION
19 -401 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, SCHEDULE J, (PARKING
PROHIBITED), SUBSECTION (A), (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), BY THE DELETION OF A
PORTION OF OAK STREET.
Bill 95 -71 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12336:
Aye:
Nay:
Bertel, Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr,
McDowell, Nilges and Vincent
None
Bill 95 -72, sponsored by Councilman Bertel, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION
19 -401 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, SCHEDULE J, (PARKING
PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), BY THE ADDITION OF A
PORTION OF EAST ELM STREET.
Bill 95 -72 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12337:
Aye:
Nay:
Bertel, Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr,
McDowell, Nilges and Vincent
None
Bill 95 -73, sponsored by Councilman Bertel, entitled:
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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), (OTHER SPECIFIED INTERSECTION), BY THE
ADDITION OF A PORTION OF EAST ELM.
Bill 95 -73 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12338:
Aye:
Nay:
Bertel, Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr,
McDowell, Nilges and Vincent
None
Bill 95 -74, sponsored by Councilman Bertel, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH
GOODYEAR TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY FOR TIRES FOR NEW VEHICLES.
Bill 95 -74 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12339:
Aye:
Nay:
Bertel, Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr,
McDowell, Nilges and Vincent
None
Bill 95 -75, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MUENKS BROTHERS
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR NORTH JEFFERSON CITY SEWER MAIN
EMERGENCY REPAIR.
Bill 95 -75 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12340:
Aye:
Nay:
Bertel, Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr,
McDowell, Nilges and Vincent
None
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Bill 95 -76, sponsored by Councilman Bertel, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF CORPORATE WOODS, A SUBDIVISION OF THE
CITY OF JEFFERSON.
Bill 95 -76 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12341:
Aye:
Nay:
Bertel, Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr,
McDowell, Nilges and Vincent
None
Bill 95 -77, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ROBINSON
CLEANERS FOR UNIFORM CLEANING.
Bill 95 -77 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12342:
Aye:
Nay:
Bertel, Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr,
McDowell, Nilges and Vincent
None
Bill 95 -78, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
12181 AS IT PERTAINS TO PREMIUM SUBSIDIES FOR HEALTH INSURANCE.
Bill 95 -78 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
vote as Ordinance 12343:
Aye:
Nay:
Bertel, Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr,
McDowell, Nilges and Vincent
None
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Bill 95 -79, sponsored by Councilman McDowell, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, REPEALING ORDINANCE 12256
AUTHORIZING A REFERENDUM ON AN AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER PROHIBITING
CASINO AND RIVERBOAT GAMBLING IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON AND PROHIBITING CITY
OFFICIALS OR EMPLOYEES FROM RECEIVING ANY FORM OF COMPENSATION FROM A
GAMING COMPANY OR ITS REPRESENTATIVES, AND ENACTING A NEW ORDINANCE IN
LIEU THEREOF.
Following discussion, Bill 95 -79 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and
passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12344:
Aye: Bertel, Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr,
McDowell, Nilges and Vincent
Nay: None
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Councilman Bertel announced the Public Works & Planning Finance Subcommittee
meeting on September 12 at 7:00 P.M.
Councilman Landwehr announced the General Administration Finance Subcommittee
meeting on September 7 at 7:00 P.M.
Councilman Vincent reported on the meeting of the Solid Waste Committee which met
Tuesday morning, September 7. He stated that the committee is working on Request For
Proposals for a new composting contract due in June, 1996. He states the committee is
trying to find some cost - saving methods for the City.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business to come before the Council at this time.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Nilges stated that he had watched the Jefferson City Fire Department
performing an auto extrication at an accident scene the past week, and commended the
department for their efficiency and professionalism. He requested that Chief Rennick pass
along his commendation to the Fire Department personnel for a job well done.
Councilman Nilges asked Public Works Director Marty Brose about the traffic signal at
Beck Materials at Stadium in connection with the Edgewood Drive project. Mr. Brose
explained the timetable for the project and the studies conducted which had indicated the
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necessity for the signal to prevent safety hazards in that area. Questions were also asked
of Mr. Brose concerning the traffic signal at the new Target store on Stadium, and the need
for traffic signals on Missouri Boulevard.
Councilman Bertel stated that City Clerk Phyllis Powell had recently received media
attention for being one of four Missouri artists, and the only artist from Jefferson City,
chosen to display artwork in the Healing Legacies Art Exhibit (an exhibit comprised of
artwork by cancer survivors) currently on display in the Capitol Rotunda.
Councilman Vincent stated that he had noticed a sign still on the bus station and which
reads "Tourist Information Center," and moved that the sign, as well as the associated
street signs with the same information, be removed. The motion was seconded by
Councilman McDowell, and approved unanimously.
Councilman Byrd commended volunteers who had recently helped with the Special
Olympics in Jefferson City. Persons specifically recognized were Mr. Dan Massie, who is
in attendance at tonight's Council Meeting, Councilman Rick Nilges, who served as umpire
for some of the ball games, and Councilman Larry Vincent who worked in the food
concession area.
APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
Executive Session Minutes of August 21, 1995: Councilman Bertel moved for approval,
seconded by Councilman Byrd, and approved unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Green moved
that the meeting be adjourned, seconded by Councilman Bertel, and approved
unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M.