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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19871207 e -42 . 41 S . : • : A Regular Council Meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M. with Mayor Louise Gardner presiding. Prayer was offered by Captain Steve Kiger of the Salvation Army. The following Council Members were present: Present: Horgmeyer, Davis, Gordon, Halsey, Mason, Scheulen, Voile and Woodman. Absent: Harnicle*, Haake* A quorum was declared present. PRESENTATIONS FROM GALLERY: *Councilman Barnicle joined the meeting at 7:35 p.m. *Councilman Haake joined the meeting at 7:37 p.m. Mr. Don Schreimann, an attorney from Lake Ozark, Missouri, spoke to the Council as a representative of the Heart of Missouri Humane Society. Mr. Schreimann stated he had been informed there was money available to establish a county-wide facility and wanted to know if the City would be interested in being a part of a feasibility study to discuss such a venture. Mr. Schreimann stated this committee would include members from the city, the county and of the towns and villages in Cole County. The function of the Committee would be to determine if there was sufficient need and/or interest in a county-wide facility. Councilman Horgmeyer stated he felt Mr. Schreimann was before the wrong entity. The County Commissioners are the ones who represent the villages and towns for Cole County. The City Council has no right to speak for the villages and towns. Mr. Schreimann stated he had appeared before the Council because their meeting waa scheduled before the County Commissioners' meeting. Mr. Schreimann stated he was appearing before those entities involved to determine if there was sufficient interest in establishing a feasibility committee. # # # Mr. Alan Mudd of 204 W. Edgewood addressed the Council regarding the proposed bill to change Jackson Street from a two-way to a one-way in front of Nichols Career Center. Mr. Mudd presented the City Clerk with a petition signed by students and faculty of Nichols Career Center requesting the street be maintained as a two way street. Mr. Mudd stated it was the feeling of those signing the petition it would be safer for the students attending Thorpe Gordon School if the traffic were not channeled in front of the school on the extremely steep hill. Mr. Mudd also stated that there were be a problem in severe weather involving snow and ice and cars trying to pull from the Nichols parking lot and trying to go up the steep incline. Mr. Mudd stated it was the feeling of those signing the petition that this would be extremely difficult and would create several traffic hazards. CONSENT AGENDA: The Consent Agenda consisted of the following items: a) Council Minutes of 11/16/87 : • e . : •UNCIL MEETTNQ4, DECEMBER 7, 19 7 {' b) Awarding of the following bids: : SY c) Approval of Elected Officials Expenses Councilman Halsey requested the Travel Request for the Mayor's Conference in Washington, D.C. be tabled until the next meeting and those attending the National League of Cities have a chance to return and report on the Conference. Councilman Halsey stated he felt this request was premature. Mayor Gardner informed the Council that there are registration requirements and deadlines that need to be met for registering and also for travel and that is why it was submitted to the Council this early. Councilman Haake requested that those attending the National League of Cities meeting in Las Vegas submit a written report to the Council stating what sessions they attended and what they learned for those sessions so the other Council members may benefit from their attendance. Councilman Scheulen stated he felt the Council needed to establish a policy which would set forth some guidelines for travel. Councilman Halsey moved no expense for out of state travel be approved until such time as a policy is established. Councilman Scheulen seconded and it was approved with Councilman Voile casting the only dissenting vote. Councilman Gordon asked for clarification on the motion as to its effect on the National League of Cities Conference. Councilman Gordon was informed that as this travel had already been approved by the Council, this motion would only affect future travel requests. After further discussion, Councilman Uorgmoyor moved the Mayor's travel request for the Mayor's Conference in Washington, D.C. be approved. Councilman Davis seconded the motion. Councilman Halsey moved to amend the motion by tabling; motion died for lack of a second. A voice vote was inconclusive and Councilman Halsey requested a roll call vote. Councilman Mason also requested a roll call vote and tho original motion wan approved by the following vote: Aye: Dorgmoyer, Davis, Gordon, Netlike, Voile and Woodman. Nay: Darniol©, Halsey, Mason and Scheulen. Councilman Haake moved approval of the Consent Agenda . Councilman Woodman seconded and it was approved with Councilman Halsey casting the only dissenting vote. MINUTES RECEIVED AND FILED: Mayor Gardner announced the following minutes had been received and were on file in the office of the City Clerk: Commission on Environmental Quality 6/18/87; Transportation Commission 10/20/87 & 11/17/67; Board of Adjustment 11/10/87; Planning and Zoning Commission 11/12/87; Parks and Recreation Commission 10/20/87; Equal Employment Opportunity Committee 12/3/87; Traffic Safety Commission 11/12/87 HILLS INTRODUCED: IIIBill 87-152, sponsored by Councilman Halsey, entitled: I 244 _. .._._....__._._----_.... ........ ... REGULAR--CQUNCU.i4MEETING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH EMPLOYEE BENEFIT ADMINISTRATION, INC. , AUTHORIZING THE ADDITION OF A CAFETERIA PLAN. Bill 87-152 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council. The agenda indicated a suspension of the rules was going to be requested. The suspension of the rules was not requested. # # # Bill 87-153, sponsored by Councilman Barnicle, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF EAST HAVENWOOD ESTATES, SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 87-153 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council. # # # Bill 87-154, sponsored by Councilman Barnicle, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF SYLVAN HILLS SUBDIVISION - SECTION TWO, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 87-154 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council. # # # Bill 87-155, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SCHEDULE D ONE-WAY ROADWAYS OF SECTION 18-401 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON BY ADDING A PORTION OF JACKSON STREET. Hill 87-155 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council. # # # Bill 87-156, sponsored by Councilman Henke, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SCHEDULE J PARKING PROHIBITED OF SECTION 18-401 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON BY ADDING A PORTION OF TANNER BRIDGE ROAD AND EAST-WEST ALLEY BETWEEN MCCARTY AND MILLER AND MONROE AND ADAMS. Bill 87-156 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council. # # # Bill 87-157, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SCHEDULE T TAXICAB STANDS AND TAXICAB LOADING ZONES OF SECTION 18-401 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON BY DELETING A PORTION OF EAST MILLER STREET. Bill 87-157 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council. # # # Bill 87-158, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING r . . <' . 1 H ' G v : . ; . : SCHEDULE R RESERVED PARKING AREAS SUBSECTION (4) (COMMERCIAL �w... BUSES) OF SECTION 18-401 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON BY DELETING A PORTION OF ADAMS STREET. Bill 87-158 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council. # # # Bill 87-159, sponsored by Councilman Halsey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON CITY MANUFACTURING COMPANY TO AMEND THE TERMS OF A MODAG LOAN. Bill 87-159 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council. # # # Bill 87-160, sponsored by Councilman Halsey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CARL G. BYNUM, D.O. , FOR MEDICAL SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 87-160 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council. # # # f Bill 87-161, sponsored by Councilman Woodman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SCHEDULE P (A) (TWO HOUR PARKING) OF SECTION 18-401 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY ADDING PORTIONS OF WEST MCCARTY STREET AND BROOKS STREET. Bill 87-161 was road first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council . Councilman Woodman requested a suspension of the rules for this bill . There was no objection, therefore, Bill 87-161 wan road third time by title, placed on final passage, and paused by the following vote as Ordinance No. 10959. Aye: Barniole, Borgmeyor, Davis, Gordon, Heake, Halsey, Mason, Scheulen, Voile and Woodman. Nay: None. # ## # Bill 87-162, sponsored by Councilman Woodman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 18-401, SCHEDULE V (HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACES) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY ADDING A SPACE ON EAST CAPITOL AVENUE. Bill 87-162 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council. # # # Bill 87-163, sponsored by Councilman Halsey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CAMPBELL DESIGN GROUPS FOR THE DESIGN AND SITE PLAN DEVELOPMENT FOR AN OPERATIONAL/TRAINING CENTER. IIIBill 87-163 was read first and second time by title and ordered 1tEG Th' RK't`tNo 13E4G'BMBE�t-7;-3 9a7 • distributed to members of the Council. # # # Mayor Gardner asked City Administrator Dave Johnston if he would like to inform the Council why the suspension of the rules was being requested on Bill 87-152. Mr. Johnston stated the suspension of the rules had been requested so this program could be implemented at the earliest possible time. BILLS PENDING: Bill 87-150, sponsored by Councilman Woodman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE HEART OF MISSOURI HUMANE SOCIETY FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM. Bill 87-150 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 10960. Aye: Harniale, Borgmeyer, Davis, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Scheulen, Voile and Woodman. Nay: None. # # # Hill 87-151, sponsored by Councilman Woodman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF "EFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH COLE COUNTY FOR THE APPREHENSION OF ANIMALS RUNNING AT LARGE IN COLE COUNTY. Councilman Woodman moved this agreement be amended to refloat a start date of April 1, 1988. Councilman Haake seconded and it • was approved. There woe some discussion as to whether or not the City had enough apace in its Animal Shelter to house animals from the County and whether or not the amount of the contract would cover the costs for the (service. The Council also wanted to know if the County had a lease law and if not, did they plan to adopt one. It is believed at this time the County does not have a lease law and it is not known as to whether or not they plan to adopt one. Bill 87-151 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and paused by the following vote as Ordinance No. 10961. Aye: Barnicle, Borgmeyer, Davis, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Scheulen, Voile and Woodman. Nay: None. INFORMAL CALENDAR: Councilman Barnicle requested Bill 87-119 be removed from the Informal Calendar and considered for final passage at this time. Councilman Harniale moved that the latest version of Chapter 2 as prepared by staff and reviewed at the work session on November 16, 1987, be substituted for the original Bill 87-119 introduced. Councilman Voile seconded and it was approved. Bill 87-119 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 10962. REGULARbdC41-14E5 .DtC,--D=MaEB-T, .1987 Aye: Barnicle, Borgmeyer, Davis, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Scheulen, Voile and Woodman. Nay: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS/NEW BUSINESS: Mayor Gardner recognized the members of Boy Scout Troop 2 from the Presbyterian Church and their leader Ron Hurley, who was present for this meeting. Councilman Gordon informed the Council he had been told the Chamber of Commerce was looking at establishing a Committee of fifty persons and then another Executive Committee from this group to meet with prospective industrial development for Jefferson City. Councilman Gordon moved the Mayor prepare a letter to the Chamber of Commerce Board asking that she be i included up front on any industrial prospects that come to interview with the City and that any other prospects that come hero and do not locate hero, the Council be given a written report as to why they did not choose Jefferson City. Councilman Scheulen seconded the motion and after further discussion the motion was unanimously approved. Councilman Gordon moved Dave Johnston request information from the Missouri Municipal League as to the growth rate of Cape Girardeau, Columbia and Joplin, and what they have had in industrial development. Councilman Mason seconded and it was unanimously approved. Councilman Halsey moved to request Bobby Cox, Finance Director, to prepare a record by the next Council meeting of all expenses which have been incurred by an elected officials from April 15 to December 20, 1987. Councilman Barniclo seconded the motion and asked that thin information include the date, amount and purpose of the expense. Motion passed unanimously. Councilman Davis stated ho felt the Council needed to be careful that they didn ' t got off into left field when it came to monitoring expenses for the Mayor and City Council. Councilman Davis stated he felt the Mayor and Council needed to attend meetings and conferences to help them be effective community leaders. Ho said he did not feel that anyone wan abusing travel and the Council needed to be careful not to digress in this area. Amended at Councilman Voile questioned the distribution of a letter that had 12/21/87 been sent to the Council . Councilman Voile moved that City Council Mtg. employee ' s time be used to copy and distribute unsigned correspondence to Council. Councilman Halsey seconded and it was approved. Mayor Louise Gardner announced a committee to work with the City Administrator to devise a policy for any travel expenditures. The Committee is as follows: Councilman Woodman, Chairmen; Councilman Voile, Councilman Mason and Councilman Borgmeyer. Mayor Gardner requested this committee meet and present to the Council at its next meeting, their proposed policy. APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES: Councilman Scheulen moved approval of the Executive Session Minutes. Councilman Haake seconded and the motion passed. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.