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Home My Public Portal About19951204REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 4, 1995 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of December 4, 1995, was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Duane Schreimann presiding. Prayer was offered by Rev. Doug Crader, Jefferson City Christian Center, followed by the pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL The following Council Members were present for roll call: Present: Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Moeller, Nilges and Vincent Absent: None A quorum was declared present. PUBLIC HEARINGS A public hearing was held on rezoning 2.5 acres located near Knipp Drive extension from RA -2 Multi - Family to C -2 General Commercial (Bill 95 -124). Keith DeVault, Director of Planning & Code Enforcement, presented the history of the rezoning request. No one present spoke in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed rezoning. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY A presentation was made by Ms. Lois Pohl, 2405 Beasley Court, who represented the State Office of Administration as Director of Intergovernmental Relations. She spoke regarding the City's participation in the Regional Planning Commission program, the funding for which is administered by her department. She requested that the Mayor appoint Council members to a task force to consider the City's participation in a Regional Planning Commission. Following Ms. Pohl's comments, questions were directed to her by members of the Council. A presentation was made by Dr. Susie Strode, President of the Mid Missouri Citizens with Disabilities Coalition. Dr. Strode spoke about the concept of the independent living center and benefits the City would reap from such a center. She also requested that the City consider funding for the project. Following Dr. Strode's presentation, comments were made by Council Members who supported the concept of the living center, and stated that the state was currently in the process of considering funding for the project. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 4, 1995 CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda consisted of the following items: a) Minutes of November 20, 1995, Council Meeting b) Bid 1435 (renewal) - Electrical Maintenance Services, Stokes Electric, Year Three c) Forgiveness of Agricultural Rent Payments d) Approval of Convention & Visitors Bureau Budget e) Approval of Contract Supplement with FAA f) Approval of Appointment of Animal Division Director Councilman McDowell requested that Item (f) be removed for consideration in Executive Session. Councilman Green moved for approval of the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item (f), motion was seconded by Councilman Byrd, and approved unanimously. MINUTES /REPORTS RECEIVED AND 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: Firefighters' Retirement System Board of Trustees, 8/11/95; Financial Report for 10/95; Board of Electrical Examiners & Review, 8/3/95; Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, 10/10/95; Convention Center Committee, 11/21/95; Park Properties Committee 11/28/95; Police Personnel Board, 11/2/95 BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 95 -121, sponsored by Councilman Moeller, 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), BY THE ADDITION OF A PORTION OF OAK STREET. Bill 95 -122, sponsored by Councilman Moeller, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, SCHEDULE Z, (RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING ZONES), BY THE ADDITION OF A PORTION OF ROLAND STREET. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 4, 1995 Bill 95 -123, sponsored by Councilman Moeller, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401 OFTHE CODE OFTHE CITY OF JEFFERSON, SCHEDULE Z, (RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING ZONES), BY THE ADDITION OF A PORTION OF CASE STREET. Bill 95 -124, sponsored by Councilman Moeller, 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 2.5 ACRE TRACT LOCATED IN THE VICINITY OF THE PROPOSED KNIPP DRIVE EXTENSION FROM RA -2 MULTI - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, TO C -2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL. BILLS PENDING Bill 95 -115, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, REPEALING ORDINANCE 12001 VACATING AND DISCONTINUING THE RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR A PORTION OF MERCHANTS DRIVE, AND ENACTING A NEW ORDINANCE IN LIEU THEREOF. Bill 95 -115 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12377: Aye: Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Moeller, Nilges and Vincent Nay: None Bill 95 -116, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING THE STREET RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR A PORTION OF GARY LANE IN EASTWOOD ACRES, SECTION 2. Bill 95 -116 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12378: Aye: Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Moeller, Nilges and Vincent Nay: None REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 4, 1995 Bill 95 -117, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH COLE COUNTY PUBLIC WATER SERVICE DISTRICT NUMBER 3 FOR SEWER BILLING SERVICES. Bill 95 -117 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12379: Aye: Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Moeller, Nilges and Vincent Nay: None Bill 95 -118, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT WITH MISSOURI HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR A 5309 ASSISTANCE GRANT. Bill 95 -118 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12380: Aye: Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Moeller, Nilges and Vincent Nay: None Bill 95 -119, sponsored by Councilman Jackson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT WITH WORLD TRANS, INC. Bill 95 -119 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12381: Aye: Nay: Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Moeller, Nilges and Vincent None Bill 95 -120, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 4 -9(B) OF THE PERSONNEL POLICY FOR THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE OF JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI, AS ENACTED BY ORDINANCE 12202. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 4, 1995 Councilman Nilges moved to amend Bill 95 -120 by changing the reference of fifty miles to twenty miles, the reference of ten miles to fifteen miles, and stipulating that the 30- minute requirement for emergency personnel be left to the discretion of the appropriate Department Director. Motion was seconded by Councilman Green. Following discussion, the motion failed by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Green, Landwehr, Moeller and Nilges Nay: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, McDowell and Vincent Following the defeat of the amendment, Councilman Nilges stated he wished to withdraw Bill 95 -120. INFORMAL CALENDAR Bill 95 -109, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH DR. WES STRICKER FOR LEASE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. Councilman Haake requested that Bill 95 -109 remain on the Informal Calendar. Bill 95 -114, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF PARKING SYSTEM REFUNDING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1995, OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI; PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND DETAILS OF SAID BONDS AND THE COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT AND SECURITY THEREOF; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS AND DOCUMENTS AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO. Councilman Nilges requested that Bill 95 -114 remain on the Informal Calendar. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Councilman Vincent reported the results of the bidding process of the Convention Center, and also reported on the progress of the Solid Waste Committee in its consideration of issues, including recycling. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business to come before the Council at this time. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 4, 1995 NEW BUSINESS Councilman Landwehr thanked the Council for its passage of Resolution RS95 -23 at the November 30, 1995, Special Council Meeting. He gave a report on the status of the local Main Street project application. He read a thank -you letter from the Board of Directors of that project for the Council's help in getting the application on its way in a timely manner. Councilman Jackson commended the Green Horizons company for its outstanding performance in administering the compost facility. He requested that consideration be given to hours of operation that would allow people who work 8:00 to 5:00 Monday through Friday to utilize the facility at some alternative times. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR Mayor Schreimann welcomed a member of the Boy Scouts present in the gallery, and asked him to stand and introduce himself and share what Scout award he was working toward. Lewis Coatney stated he is from Troop #1, First United Methodist Church, and he is working towards his Eagle Scout award. Mayor Schreimann stated that he had spoken with Council Members regarding their willingness to serve on the task force for the Regional Planning Commission, and that Councilman McDowell and Councilman Jackson had consented to serve. He asked if a third Council Member would be interested in serving, to which Councilman Nilges replied he would also volunteer to serve. APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES Minutes of the following Executive Session meetings were presented for Council approval: a) Executive Session Minutes of November 20, 1995 Councilman Byrd moved that the Executive Session Minutes be approved as presented, motion was seconded by Councilman Moeller, and approved unanimously. EXECUTIVE SESSION Councilman Jackson moved that the Council go into Executive Session following a brief recess for the purpose of discussing personnel, real estate, and litigation. Motion was seconded by Councilman Moeller, and approved by the following roll -call vote at 8:15 PM: Aye: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Moeller and Vincent REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 4, 1995 Nay: Green and Nilges