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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19960122REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 1996 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of January 22, 1996, was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Duane Schreimann presiding. Prayer was offered by Councilman Bill Byrd, 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 and Nilges Absent: Vincent A quorum was declared present. Mayor Schreimann recognized Boy Scout Troop 2 and leader Steve Stovall who were present at the meeting for their Citizenship and Community merit badge. Also present and recognized were Troop 4 from St. Peter's Church and leader Mike McClure working on the same merit badge. SPECIAL PRESENTATION Mr. Don Schnieders, 1309 Fairgrounds Road, made a presentation in opposition to the proposed Dix Road /Southwest Blvd. connector project. He stated he believes it is a bad plan, and urged Council to reconsider the project. Mr. Tom Rackers, 720 Hobbs Road, made a presentation, as both a citizen and a customer of Jefferson Bank, in favor of the proposed Dix Road /Southwest Blvd. connector project and urged Council to proceed with the project. Mr. Dick Wilson, 2032 Tower Drive, made a presentation in favor of the proposed Dix Road /Southwest Blvd. project. He stated his presentation was made from the standpoint of safety, and urged Council to proceed with the project to possibly avoid serious accidents at the location. Following the citizen presentations, a lengthy discussion was held by Council members on the subject in which a majority of the members indicated their position of either support or opposition to the project. CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda consisted of the following items: a) Minutes of January 8, 1996, Council Meeting REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 1996 2 Councilman Byrd moved for approval of the consent agenda, motion was seconded by Councilman Green, 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: Solid Waste Committee, 12/7/95; Board of Adjustment, 12/12/95; Planning & Zoning Commission, 12/14/95; Financial Reports for November & December, 1995; Firefighter's Retirement Board, 12/14/95 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS Mayor Schreimann made the following recommendation for appointment: Probationary Communications Operator - Stephen E. Dappen Councilman Green moved that the appointment be approved as recommended, motion was seconded by Councilman McDowell, and approved unanimously. MAYOR' S ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Schreimann stated the City had been contacted by the Sister Cities International organization requesting confirmation of the City's interest in remaining affiliated with their program. Councilman Green requested that City staff look into the files to determine the history of the City's participation and any obligation to continue affiliation before making a decision. Mayor Schreimann stated he would relay his request to staff. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 95 -150, sponsored by Councilmen Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OF SAID PROPERTY. Bill 95 -151, sponsored by Councilmen 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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 1996 3 CITY, MISSOURI, AS ENACTED BY ORDINANCE 12202. Bill 95 -152, sponsored by Councilmen Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON BY ALLOWING THE COLLECTION OF FEES FOR FILING VACATION ORDINANCES. BILLS PENDING Bill 95 -139, sponsored by Councilmen Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, RELINQUISHING A CERTAIN EASEMENT FOR STORM WATER DRAINAGE PURPOSES IN MONTICELLO ACRES SUBDIVISION, SECTION 5. Bill 95 -139 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12400: Aye: Nay: Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Moeller and Nilges None Bill 95 -140, sponsored by Councilmen Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING A STREET RIGHT -OF -WAY ON A PORTION OF TYLER STREET. A request was made by Council that Staff follow -up on a request by a citizen who had requested a quit -claim on property affected by this bill. Staff replied that the request would be complied with. Bill 95 -140 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12401: Aye: Nay: Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Moeller and Nilges None Bill 95 -141, sponsored by Councilmen Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, RELINQUISHING A CERTAIN EASEMENT FOR SANITARY SEWER PURPOSES IN KNIPP WEST SUBDIVISION, SUBSECTION 3. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 1996 4 Bill 95 -141 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12402: Aye: Nay: Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Moeller and Nilges None Bill 95 -142, sponsored by Councilmen 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 -142 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12403: Aye: Nay: Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Moeller and Nilges None Bill 95 -143, sponsored by Councilmen Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH DON SCHNIEDERS EXCAVATING COMPANY FOR THE DEMOLITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 719 DIX ROAD. Councilman Haake requested that Bill 95 -143 be placed on the Informal Calendar until the City has an opportunity to further investigate the project and allow for public input. A discussion followed regarding Council rules of order, after which it was determined by City Counselor Allen Garner that a bill must be placed on the Informal Calendar if so directed by the bill's sponsor. Bill 95 -144, sponsored by Councilmen Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING THE ALLEY RIGHT -OF -WAY FORA PORTION OF OAKLEAF DRIVE. Bill 95 -144 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12404: Aye: Nay: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 1996 5 Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Moeller and Nilges None Bill 95 -145, sponsored by Councilmen Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR ASSISTANT CITY COUNSELOR. Bill 95 -145 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12405: Aye: Nay: Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Moeller and Nilges None Bill 95 -146, sponsored by Councilmen 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. Bill 95 -146 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12406: Aye: Nay: Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Moeller and Nilges None Bill 95 -147, sponsored by Councilmen Moeller, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF WHITNEY WOODS SUBDIVISION, SECTION SIX, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Councilman Moeller moved that Bill 95 -147 be amended to reflect minor corrections in the bill's legal description, a copy of which was distributed to Council in their packets, motion was seconded by Councilman Green, and approved unanimously. Bill 95 -147 was then read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed, as amended, by the following vote as Ordinance 12407: Aye: Nay: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 1996 6 Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Moeller and Nilges None Bill 95 -148, sponsored by Councilmen Moeller, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF KNIPP WEST SUBDIVISION, SECTION THREE, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Councilman Moeller moved that Bill 95 -148 be amended to reflect minor corrections in the bill's legal description, a copy of which was distributed to Council in their packets, motion was seconded by Councilman Green, and approved unanimously. Bill 95 -148 was then read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed, as amended, by the following vote as Ordinance 12408: Aye: Nay: Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Moeller and Nilges None The matter of authorizing the issuance and delivery of $3,750,000 principal amount of Parking System Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 1996, of the Issuer came on for consideration and was discussed. Bill 95 -149, being for an Ordinance entitled as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF PARKING SYSTEM REFUNDING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1996, 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. was placed on final passage and was read by title, considered and discussed. Thereupon, the question was put to a roll call vote, and the vote thereon was as follows: Aye: Nay: Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Moeller and Nilges None Thereupon, the Mayor declared the Bill duly passed and the Bill was then duly numbered Ordinance No. 12409 and was signed and approved by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 1996 7 RESOLUTIONS RS95 -24 - Affirmative Action Plan, sponsored by Councilman Nilges. Councilman Jackson stated that he believes the City should improve its report of minority and female employees over the next year in certain positions. Following further discussion, Councilman Haake moved that RS95 -24 be adopted, motion was seconded by Councilman Nilges, and approved unanimously. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Annexation Committee - Councilman Landwehr reported the status of the Committee and suggested that Mr. Dick Preston make a presentation to the Council in the near future regarding his methodology. He stated that possibly a special meeting of the Council could be arranged for that purpose. Public Works & Planning Committee - Councilman Haake announced the January 25 Public Works & Planning Committee meeting and stated any Councilman who would not be able to attend should contact Public Works Department. Zoning Ordinance Review Committee - Councilman Byrd stated that the committee to review zoning ordinances would meet Tuesday, January 30 at 6:30 P.M. and that Council members would be sent more details this week. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Dix Road /Southwest Blvd. Connector - Councilman Green requested that City Administrator Rich Mays direct that an ordinance be drafted identical to Bill 95 -143 and place his name on it as sponsor for introduction at the next Council meeting. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business to come before the Council at this time. EXECUTIVE SESSION Councilman Green 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 8:25 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 1996 8 Aye: Byrd, Green, Haake, Kammerdiener, Jackson, Landwehr, McDowell, and Moeller Nay: Nilges ACTIONS TAKEN IN EXECUTIVE SESSION Chief of Police Appointment: City Administrator Rich Mays recommended that Mr. Kim Tyler Brewer be appointed as Chief of Police. Mr. Brewer came into the meeting at this time for introduction to the Council and a time of discussion. Following the discussion, Mr. Brewer left the meeting. Councilman Green moved to accept Mr. Mays' recommendation of Mr. Brewer, motion was seconded by Councilman Byrd, and approved unanimously. City Counselor Goals & Objectives: Following a discussion of proposed goals and objectives for City Counselor Allen Garner, Councilman Nilges moved to accept the Mayor's recommended goals and objectives with discussed revisions, with a 3% meritorious salary increase. Motion was seconded by Councilman Kammerdiener, and approved unanimously.