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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19960318REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 18, 1996 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of March 18, 1996, was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Duane Schreimann presiding. Prayer was offered by Fr. Don Lammers, St. Peter's Church, followed by the pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL The following Council Members were present for roll call: Present: Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, McDowell, Moeller, Nilges and Vincent Absent: Landwehr A quorum was declared present. SPECIAL PRESENTATION Ms. Sheri Frandsen, Public Education Officer for the Jefferson City Fire Department, made a presentation regarding services performed for the community by the Fire Department in the area of training and education. She distributed a package of handout materials which are used in seminars and public presentations both in the City and in the County in conjunction with County fire personnel. Bill and Peggy Wagner, 101 N. Grant, made a presentation regarding sewer problems experienced at their residence in the past several years, including a packet of information documenting the history of the problems which were distributed to Council Members. Mr. Wagner also presented a video which he invited the Mayor and City Council to view at a later time. The Wagners indicated that effective this date, they would no longer pay their City sewer bills, but place the money in an escrow account until the City addressed their sewer problems. Following the presentation by the Wagners, discussion was held regarding their problem, and the Wagners were subsequently invited to attend the March 21 Public Works and Planning Committee meeting to discuss their problem in more detail. The Wagners indicated they would attend that meeting. CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda consisted of the following items: a) Minutes of March 4, 1996, Council Meeting b) Bid 1618 - Corrugated Metal Pipe, Public Works Dept. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 18, 1996 c) Bid 1624 - Overhead Door Replacement, Fire Department Councilman Green moved that the Consent Agenda be approved, motion was seconded by Councilman Vincent, 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: Parks & Recreation Commission, 1/29/96; Board of Adjustment, 2/13/96; Convention Center Committee, 3/6/95; Solid Waste Committee, 2/8/96; Finance Report for February, 1996 BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 95 -171, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 3 -6. SMOKING CESSATION AND SMOKING PERMITTED AREAS OF THE PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. Bill 95 -172, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE VI (CITY ADMINISTRATOR) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. Bill 95 -173, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE PERSONNEL SCHEDULE OF FULL TIME POSITIONS AS ENACTED BY ORDINANCE 12354, THE 1995 -96 BUDGET. Following introduction of bills 95 -171, 95 -172 and 95 -173, Councilman McDowell asked why these three bill had not first been considered City Committee before being considered by Council. Following discussion, Councilman Nilges announced that he would call a meeting of the Finance Committee for Monday, March 25, at which time Council could discuss these bills if they wished. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 18, 1996 Bill 95 -174, sponsored by Councilman Moeller, 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 COMMISSION FOR A 5309 CAPITAL ASSISTANCE GRANT. Bill 95 -175, sponsored by Councilman Moeller, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, REPEALING ORDINANCE NUMBER 12408, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF KNIPP WEST SUBDIVISION, SECTION THREE, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, AND ENACTING A NEW ORDINANCE IN LIEU THEREOF. Councilman Moeller requested that the rules of Council be suspended and Bill 95 -175 placed on final passage. There were no objections to the request for suspension of the rules. Bill 95 -175 was read second and third times by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12430: Aye: Nay: Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, McDowell, Moeller, Nilges and Vincent None Bill 95 -176, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, RELINQUISHING A CERTAIN EASEMENT FOR STORM DRAINAGE, GENERAL UTILITY AND SANITARY SEWER PURPOSES ACROSS A PORTION OF LOT 25 OF SUNSET ACRES SUBDIVISION. Bill 95 -177, sponsored by Councilman Moeller, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, REPEALING ORDINANCE NUMBER 12427, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF GOLDAMMER SUBDIVISION, SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, AND ENACTING A NEW ORDINANCE IN LIEU THEREOF. Councilman Moeller requested that the rules of Council be suspended and Bill 95 -177 placed on final passage. There were no objections to the request for suspension of the rules. Bill 95 -175 was read second and third times by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12431: Aye: Nay: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 18, 1996 Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, McDowell, Moeller, Nilges and Vincent None Bill 95 -178, sponsored by Councilman Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH DULLE OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY FOR REPLACEMENT OF OVERHEAD DOORS AT FIRE STATION ONE. Bill 95 -179, sponsored by Councilmen Vincent, Moeller, McDowell, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF JEFFERSON PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR YARD WASTE DROP - OFF AND COMPOSTING SERVICES. Councilman Vincent explained the background of the proposal process pertaining to Bill 95 -179, and the selection of the Parks and Recreation Commission for the contract. Councilman Green requested the following information be disseminated to the Council before the April 1, 1996, Council meeting: a recap including all of the bids which were submitted; the projected savings the City anticipates realizing as a result of its selection; and details surrounding the proposed 24 -hour service at the compost site. Councilman Nilges suggested that the Council might wish to also discuss this bill at the March 25 Finance Committee meeting. Bill 95 -180, sponsored by Councilmen Vincent, Moeller, McDowell, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 30 (SOLID WASTE), SECTION 30 -7 (PROHIBITED PRACTICES) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SUBPARAGRAPH PERTAINING TO STORAGE OF TRASH CONTAINERS AND RECYCLING BINS ON CITY RIGHTS - OF -WAY. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 18, 1996 Bill 95 -181, sponsored by Councilmen Vincent, Moeller, McDowell, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 21 (NUISANCES), SECTION 71 ( FRONT YARD AND UNENCLOSED FRONT PORCH PROHIBITIONS.), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, PERTAINING TO STORAGE OF TRASH CONTAINERS AND RECYCLING BINS IN FRONT YARDS OR UNENCLOSED FRONT PORCHES. Councilman McDowell noted that Bill 95 -181 did not contain an "Approved as to Form" signature by the City Counselor, and requested that the City Counselor compare the bill to the actions taken by the Solid Waste Committee to ensure that the bill is in compliance with those actions. Bill 95 -182, sponsored by Councilmen Vincent, Moeller, McDowell, Kammerdiener, Landwehr, Nilges, Byrd, Green, Jackson, Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 1995 -96 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND, THE PARKS FUND, AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND AND AMENDING THE PERSONNEL SCHEDULE OF FULL TIME POSITIONS AS ENACTED BY ORDINANCE 12354, THE 1995 -96 BUDGET. BILLS PENDING 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. Bill 95 -169 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12428: Aye: Nay: Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, McDowell, Moeller, Nilges and Vincent None 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. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 18, 1996 Bill 95 -170 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12429: Aye: Nay: Byrd, Green, Haake, Jackson, Kammerdiener, McDowell, Moeller, Nilges and Vincent None INFORMAL CALENDAR 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 Moeller requested that Bill 94 -163 remain on the Informal Calendar. RESOLUTIONS RS95 -26, Support of County Half -Cent Sales Tax: Councilman Byrd moved for adoption of the resolution, motion was seconded by Councilman Jackson, and approved unanimously. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Public Works & Planning Committee: Councilman Haake announced the fact that the Annexation Committee would be meeting immediately priorto the Public Works & Planning Committee meeting on Thursday, March 21, 1996, at 7:00 P.M. (The Public Works meeting is expected to convene at 8:00 P.M.) Finance Committee: Rick Nilges reiterated that the Council would have a Finance Committee meeting on Monday, March 25, at 7:30 P.M. He stated that the Finance Committee might also wish to discuss current issues involving JCTV since they receive funding from the City. He requested that the City invite a representative of both Lincoln University and the Cable Quality Commission to attend the March 25 meeting to discuss these issues. Mayor Schreimann requested that City staff comply with Councilman Nilges' request. Convention Center Committee: Councilman Vincent reported the committee will meet at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 18, 1996 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilman Moeller stated that the Council had not received the report requested by her at the last Council Meeting pertaining to sewer problems experienced by Ted Stewart, but that she understood that it was due to the fact that the City is currently in the resolution process with Mr. Stewart. Councilman Green discussed City sewer problems in general, and requested information about what it would cost for necessary solutions to the City's sewer problems. He suggested that someone be chosen for the work that has never performed similar work for the City in the past. He suggested that the Council may wish to consider making sewer repairs one of the projects which would fall under the half -cent sales tax. NEW BUSINESS Councilman McDowell commented on the billing recently sent to citizens from TCI regarding free programming which would bring "R" rated movies into homes without being ordered by the citizens. She suggested the Cable Quality Commission might wish to address such practices. Mayor Schreimann announced that the City had received a formal request by the Housing Authority to use the City seal on its stationery and business cards. Following a brief discussion, Councilman Vincent moved to approve the Housing Authority's request, motion was seconded by Councilman Byrd, and approved unanimously. Councilman Green requested that City Counselor Allen Garner be present at the March 21 Public Works and Planning Committee meeting to participate in the discussion of sewer problems and ensuing resolution processes. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Councilman Byrd moved that the Council adjourn, motion was seconded by Councilman Green, and approved unanimously at 8:20 P.M.