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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19960304REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 4, 1996 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of March 4, 1996, was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Duane Schreimann presiding. Prayer was offered by Councilman Jackson, 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. *Following roll -call, Councilman Nilges left the meeting. PUBLIC HEARING Amending zoning code pertaining to bars and taverns - No one present spoke either in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed zoning amendment. SPECIAL PRESENTATION Mr. Tony Johnson, Parking Division Director, made a presentation regarding the City's parking facilities and parking enforcement policies. Following Mr. Johnson's presentation, questions were asked of Mr. Johnson regarding the recently installed digital parking meters. Mr. Johnson stated he would look into the comments made about how difficult it was to read the new meters. Mr. Ted Stewart, 332 Fox Creek Road, proprietor of the Hotel DeVille located at 319 W. Miller, made a presentation regarding sewer problems at the hotel site. He distributed copies of a letter and attachments outlining the history of the situation, as well as explaining the escrow account into which he has paid his sewer service bills since the problems began in May, 1995. He indicated that he has received a letter from the City stating that he is delinquent on his sewer bill and that he must pay or have his service discontinued. He stated that the City's Law Department and Public Works Department have set up a meeting with him to discuss the resolution of his problems. Mr. Max Fisher, 221 E. Capitol, made a presentation regarding the Sinews of Peace events which are scheduled to begin on March 7 in the area. The event is in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Winston Churchill's visit to mid - Missouri. He REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 4, 1996 2 invited City officials and citizens to participate in the events, and distributed a schedule of activities surrounding the celebration. Mr. Fisher also reported on the status of the Main Street America project and encouraged anyone interested in the continued efforts of Jefferson City becoming a Main Street city to contact Representative Carl Vogel. CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda consisted of the following items: a) Minutes of February 19, 1996, Council Meeting b) Bid 1622 - Roof Replacement of Whitecotton Building c) Amendment to Uniform Rental Agreement - All City d) Amendments to Cemetery Maintenance Agreements - Planning & Code Enforcement Dept. Councilman Moeller moved that the Consent Agenda be approved, motion was seconded by Councilman Byrd. Councilman McDowell asked Keith DeVault, Director of Planning and Code Enforcement, if the contractor for Item (d) understood the specific duties required of him regarding cemetery maintenance, and if the City intended to enforce noncompliance. Following Mr. DeVault's answer in the affirmative, motion to approve was 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: Housing Authority Board, 12/12/95; Public Works & Planning Committee, 2/22/96; Historic Preservation Commission, 1/23/96 Councilman McDowell asked Mayor Schreimann if he had noted that the minutes for the Historic Preservation Commission included a request for appointment of three members. Mayor Schreimann acknowledged Councilman McDowell's request. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS Mayor Schreimann stated that no appointments have been approved by the Appointments Review Committee at this time. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 4, 1996 3 MAYOR' S ANNOUNCEMENTS Whiteman AFB Community Council: Mayor Schreimann announced that he had received a request from Whiteman AFB Commander Robert D. Kopp requesting the participation of Jefferson City in a Community Council and stated specific upcoming events. Following Mayor Schreimann's comments, the following Councilmen stated they would be willing to participate in the Community Council: Councilman Bill Byrd, Councilman Carolyn McDowell, and Councilman Larry Vincent. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 95 -169, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH S & V CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR COLLECTIONS BUILDING CONSULTANT SERVICES. Councilman Jackson requested more detailed information be provided to the Council on the proposed contract with S & V Consultants. Public Works Director Marty Brose acknowledged Councilman Jackson's request. Bill 95 -170, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH WEATHERCRAFT, INC. FOR ROOF REPLACEMENT AT THE WHITECOTTON BUILDING. BILLS PENDING Bill 95 -160, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING A BUDGET REAPPROPRIATION AND REBUDGETING OF CARRY -OVER FUND BALANCES AT OCTOBER 31, 1995. Bill 95 -160 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12420: Aye: Nay: Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Moeller, and Vincent None REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 4, 1996 4 Bill 95 -161, sponsored by Councilman Moeller, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -122 (WEIGHT LIMITS), PARAGRAPH (A) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON BY THE ADDITION OF VIETH DRIVE. Bill 95 -161 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12421: Aye: Nay: Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Moeller, and Vincent None Bill 95 -162, sponsored by Councilman Moeller, Green and McDowell, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON CITY, PERTAINING TO BARS AND TAVERNS. Bill 95 -162 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12422: Aye: Nay: Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Moeller, and Vincent None Bill 95 -163, sponsored by Councilman Moeller, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, SCHEDULE S (LOADING ZONES), SUBPARAGRAPH B (PASSENGER OR SPECIAL LOADING ZONES), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON BY THE REMOVAL OF ADAMS STREET. Councilman Haake stated that he had been contacted by constituents in his ward in opposition to this bill. Councilman Moeller requested that Bill 94 -163 be placed on the Informal Calendar. Bill 95 -164, sponsored by Councilman Moeller, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, SCHEDULE J (PARKING PROHIBITED), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON BY THE ADDITION OF A PORTION OF DUNFORD STREET. Bill 95 -164 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12423: Aye: Nay: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 4, 1996 5 Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Moeller, and Vincent None Bill 95 -165, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH WALKER AND ASSOCIATES FOR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY. Bill 95 -165 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. Councilman Jackson stated he did not feel Council could vote on this bill without more information. Public Works Director Marty Brose and Engineering Division Director Jack Kramer, made a visual presentation outlining the scope of the project. Following the presentation and discussion by the Council, Bill 95 -165 was passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12424: Aye: Nay: Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Moeller, and Vincent None Bill 95 -166, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A SECTION 18(1) GRANT AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PROJECT. Bill 95 -166 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12425: Aye: Nay: Byrd, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Moeller, and Vincent Green Bill 95 -167, sponsored by Councilman Moeller, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF WESTPOINT ESTATES, SECTION TWO, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 95 -167 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12426: Aye: Nay: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 4, 1996 6 Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Moeller, and Vincent None Bill 95 -168, sponsored by Councilman Moeller, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF GOLDAMMER SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 95 -168 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12427: Aye: Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, McDowell, Moeller, and Vincent Nay: None RESOLUTIONS RS95 -25, Funding for CDBG Grant: Councilman McDowell moved for adoption of the resolution, motion was seconded by Councilman Jackson, and approved unanimously. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Convention Center Committee: Councilman Vincent reported the committee will meet at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6. Compost Bids /Solid Waste Committee: Councilman Vincent reported that on Wednesday morning, March 6, he will meet with Councilman Landwehr, City staff and three compost bidders to continue discussion on that issue, and will try to have something to propose to the Solid Waste Committee and Council shortly. The Solid Waste Committee will meet on Thursday, March 7, at 5:00 p.m. Planning & Zoning Commission: Councilman Moeller announced that the Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 14, 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers to consider adoption of the Comprehensive Plan. Annexation Committee: Councilman Landwehr announced that the Annexation Committee will meet immediately preceding the Public Works & Planning Committee Meeting (which convenes at 7:30 P.M.) on Thursday, March 21, at 7:00 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 4, 1996 7 Convention Center: Mayor Schreimann announced that it has been suggested that the City arrange a meeting with Governor Carnahan to discuss convention funding. He stated that he would contact the Governor's office to set up a meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ted Stewart Sewer Problems: Laura Moeller moved as follows: The Council receive a report back from the Public Works Department and the Law Department from their meeting with Mr. Stewart on the process of the resolution of his sewer problems, and that in the interim, Mr. Stewart will continue to receive his sewer services and continue to put his money into his escrow account against the time that some resolution is reached. Motion was seconded by Councilman McDowell, and approved unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Jackson requested that a photographer be scheduled for the Council meeting of April 1, so that a Council portrait which includes Councilman Moeller can be taken. City Administrator Rich Mays was asked to comply with Councilman Jackson's request. Boy Scout Troop: Mayor Schreimann announced that a Boy Scout troop had just entered the meeting, and asked that they be recognized. Mr. Daryl Bopp, Troop Leader of Boy Scout Troop 2, First Presbyterian Church, introduced his son, Blake Bopp, and stated they are working on their Citizenship in the Community Badge. Mayor Schreimann welcomed the Scouts to the meeting. City Employment Opportunities: City Administrator Rich Mays announced that the City currently has a position open for Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II, and encouraged anyone meeting the qualifications to apply with the City. EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES Executive Session Minutes of the February 5, 1996, Executive Session: Councilman Green moved for approval of the minutes, motion was seconded by Councilman Byrd, and approved unanimously. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 4, 1996 8 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Councilman Green moved that the Council adjourn, motion was seconded by Councilman Byrd, and approved unanimously at 8:30 P.M.