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Home My Public Portal About19891003 '"C:.:, Sw' zti:; ct .,::: }is �:. .,FF ,r--: ;S.;•rt'al:= 'y: '+t'ai1"`= `- C'<'' :ti�_�<�:;., .t..- '+.^, -'-,. _.t_h s�.•v t '.z• `?I. ,'::.Pg .,,yy oc•`»S-..;•.z.,.r'. , ,;;,�'L•"f +, ^f::: S t:. �F,��`� �`-.-Xo-»'wt„C'?S"+'i3� F,. ...r...._,..ua..L..-:...,�...».?':a.,: ,�tt?.t wz:w."'}ti..2..:..5£.r.,.:�4`�x*..'�S�X'#�:i.'L..w, +,..R::C .M�';:2�-.a.'•k:."'S,..-^'''S;S .,,�;..tb i�,u. t=:'>:;cr-:�:`J;-c:.a ;:r�:u..c..> .•e:^:-..,�.0 t,.;"•'.kvr.` w REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 3, 1989 A Regular Council Meeting of October 3 , 1989 , was called to order a 7: 30 Y.M. with Mayor Louise Gardner presiding. ` Prayer was offered by Reverend Joyce Wallace, Wesley Foundations Campus Ministry - Lincoln University . , <.y The following Council Members were present: }>j Present: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens ,, Scheulen, Voile, and Woodman. Absent: None. A quorum was declared present. i! CONSENT AGENDA: The Consent Agenda consisted of the following items: I3 �, a) Council Minutes of 09/18/89 b) Award of following bids: ill:i - Sign Materials, Public Works ! : 1116 - Plotter, Public Works c) Renewal of contract with Tharp T,umber Company for supplies to i r . all City !, d) Conditional Use Permit - Missouri Farm Bureau Services, Inc. ; Councilman Owens moved approval of the Consent Agenda . Counciima 1 Mason seconded the motion and it was approved. BIDS OVER $25,000: The following bids exceed $25, 000 and do not require a contract. 1114 - Hydrated Lime, Public Works 1115 - Sodium Chloride, Public Works Councilman Veile moved approval of the bids over $25, 000. Councilman Owens seconded the motion and it was approved. MINUTES/REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED: Mayor Gardner announced the following minutes/reports had bee received and were on file in the office of the City Clerk. Housing Authority Board of Commissioners 8/15/89; Parks & Recreation Ice Arena Advisory Committee 8/30/89; Parks & Recreation Commission Recreation Activities Committee 9/7/89; Parks & Recreation Commission "� v' "i t..`3 :- L a' ,i 2. i s ,.1_,.,s-.4t tia„,,,f;�;=•>e .,,, 4�ti'?: , . 'w:,_ ,,,, K SYte- ,� �y,`",xtkYn,�tc'`��,,1'*,;r4,� ,.� .t .t F� .�, .�t�...•..�„ � L �� ... a.�.x;��.1R,:ti ...G.t „F.��i.c �c,u.., y,•...}. F .v-i'S yi.,.;� ,ls.�no�'.;,•.4 . k{ x,04%: S -T:t:, t ..xt.,. ...A .i?If. ,1,.f ,.,,,.r'� .'1,'4.0 ,4,0-.1'..^La..r.e1,.iR.x,-r,:hs�.;ii;==.d:r.�:_4kl 5,,,-,4*.;� :',;ItAt.Cs K$364X`.^:,� :CS',I.—...,t—Tr,••.,',.4 4•,?,19.`,.. 'A i4 gay 1.3.4`'*-0+'+t y 5Z.,' V. 135 , it ti is {rti 1/■I. _r REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 3, 1989 ' . 8/29/89; Board of Adjustment 9/12/89; Planning and Zoning 9/12/89; ;t,, . Parks & Recreation Commission Park Properties Committee 9/22/89 ; £' s; ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR: " Mayor. Gardner announced her intent to make the following appointments to the various Boards and Commissions: .; ' -' Animal Rescue Advisory Commission - Diane Jones, term to expire . January 1990; Steve Meredith, term to expire January 1991. ,x. Board of Adjustment - James W. Weber, Jr. , term to expire September 1994 ; John Kuebler, term to expire September 1990. rs ; Library Board - Dr. Lynne Loschke, term to expire June 1992 . Mayor Gardner announced that several of the staff would be out of ,;. . the office attending the MML Conference the week of October 9 - t?£ October 13 , which would make it very difficult to prepare and distribute the Council packets. Councilman Voile moved to hold the second Council Meeting for October on the 23rd, as opposed to the 16th. Councilman Gordon ::seconded the motion and it was approved. ;,.; , Mayor Lou.irse Gardner announced that the Council had received a copy of the letter from TCI indicating their intent to raise the rates beginning December 1, 1989 . Mayor, Gardner announced her displeasure „ ' , with this intent and Informed the Council she would continuo to work ' € towards bringing competition for TCJ: to the City and would continue ! to work for the giving of regulatory controls to the cities. " Councilman Gordon stated he was pleased to hear the Mayor felt this way. Councilman Gordon stated that TCI has a monopoly and that their rates are high and the quality of service is poor. Councilman Gordon it urged the Mayor to send a telegram to the elected officials in t' Washington to let them know how the City feels about giving some controls back to the City. Councilman Feldman stated his concurrence and distributed a copy of a resolution he intends to have placed on the Agenda at the next Council meeting for formal adoption. Councilman Feldman stated it was time to send a strong message to the elected officials. Councilman Feldman further stated that our City has top of the line prices, but low quality in programming and service. Councilman Owens questioned if the franchise prohibited TCI from raising its prices more than once a year. Councilman Owens was told no by the City Counselor Allen Garner. Councilman Halsey reminded the Council that he had been the only one who had voted against the franchise, stating that he had done so because he felt TCI had made a lot of promises they would not deliver. Councilman Halsey stated that TCI has a monopoly and that its ,I,V1, ,..e a=srh i .}y�.`ar, �- '1,t t: ,kr;�"s42.Pa:'.-` ti^rr:;"i r.'.:i .i„. ��,..■:z��wx.�:. .�§r3,,..G-��a�iy� 3, .�� t#�..�•. . ».,.w � r'�ti r ,� aY,f�.,.,. •��.�.�.z;.y,5` :r:tT: 'fir tY,}t--i�se ?L..'s'• <.�� t -� �. <.k''�%�s 0. '=,1°�: .=��,r¢ Y st,�.. -�A .t ��. .�b�”; '� vr� +� 't' {,47 .zs � L � -S°� k . .e 7, tr ,.-,z` .a.. y. ,7 5.' .'%;'.i mac' fi t i4t :.5}.'4,,`.:.t s .:,u 'oa.r ..ti'a.t:i:;�f' t ' ,.. ..s_.,. .. t t.. �.. -:, , f�.. 'a:,i,.:*� 4i 1%-a � '.'w...@++.ai"..ki.;..St".;°:s4•+..^_.:,.t.t..,, ..�... ,Ps..c}a......«..r` ''..i'�'t.�#' �tG<,�.•..'.s�.k. 'ls�.s 7,.. ,.._.,» �;=2 r+z°r-�..;.v..;t".....e.. „ .. . . ......i enn .f_ .�...J:Yz .....s:r ;. M 136 -? REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 3, 1989 ;f2, Tp -- . ..-- _—_— - --_.. until Congress changes the law, there is nothing that can be done. fi= II Councilman Veile stated his agreement with some of the comments tha `, ' 6:E a I had been made. Councilman Voile read portions of an article that ha appeared in the September issue of Governing, concerning the problem ' k ,, 0: with cable television. Councilman Voile stated that he hoped tha f« , =' the consumers let the legislators know how they felt about the lack f1- of controls there is on cable television. Councilman Voile stated � 1 that he thought the proposed resolution was an excellent idea, but 1 , !i he hated to have to wait two weeks to let TCI know how upset the ftJ ;t Council was. :t - After some discussion, City Counselor Allen Garner informed the F. . Council they could approve an intent to adopt a resolution.. <r, Councilman Feldman moved to approve an intent to adopt the resolution at the next Council meeting. Councilman Gordon seconded the motions Councilman Voile moved to amend the motion to include that the Cable `" ``` Ii Quality Commission be directed by the Council to identify other cablC ;; companies that might like to come into our area and offs : r competition. Councilman Gordon seconded the amendment. Afte discussion, the amendment was approved. The motion watt t'' ,, approved as amended . I' I �' BILLS INTRODUCED: II Bill (P)--1(l' , pun ored by Councilman Woodman, entitled : y',-, 11 AN ORDINANcE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , AUTHORIZING TI11t '', MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH llOYD, DROWN, : TUD1. ,i,r. Ii & CAM11ERN FOR '1'lils DESIGN OF RENOVATIONS/IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CITY H! PARKING GARAGE. it Bill 89-109 wan read first and second time by title and ordered j distributed to members of the Council . # # # ii Bill 89-110, sponsored by Councilman Mason, entitled: I! AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING TH '' MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WIT 11 CENTRAL MISSOURI PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF SEVEN HIL ROAD. 1 I ii Bill 89-110 was read first and second time by title and orders, distributed to members of the Council . # # # Bill 89-111, sponsored by Councilman Mason, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, RELINQUISHING CERTAIN EASEMENT FOR SANITARY SEWER PURPOSES IN LANDWEHR HILT., r SUBDIVISION IN JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI. ,I . ...... • ,...... _ . ..., .k 4 .ice..... .... .. ....e..,..i Jl._.. .. .....t....v......J;i'--<.:.5 ... ..... .. .... .. it 13 7 i, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 3, 1989 l ( Bill 89-111 was read first and second time by title and ordered ; distributed to members of the Council. • Bill 89-112, sponsored by Councilman Woodman, entitled: i AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY REPEALING SECTION 3-3 &Q Q , J� tUQ. AND CONTROLL LS_ME ANC,E ABUaE, AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE 11131, AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION IN LIEU THEREOF. Bill 89-112 was read first and second time by title and ordered . distributed to members of the Council. # # # Bill 89-113, sponsored by Councilman Feldman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER XIV OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW ARTICLE IV ENTITLED gLEAtL AI.R t! ,PU IC PLACES, REGULATING SMOKING IN CERTAIN AREAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND CERTAIN WORK PLACES; REQUIRING POSTING OF "NO SMOKING" SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT AND ESTABLISHING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN . EFFECTIVE DATE NINETY DAYS AFTER PASSAGE AND FOR A VIOLATION AND PENAL'T'Y EFFEC'T'IVE DATE SIX MONTHS AFTER PASSAGE. Bill 89113 was rend first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council . # # # Bill 89-114, sponsored by Councilman Scheulen, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ESTABLISHING PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTION DATES IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON FOR 1990. • Bill 89-114 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council. # # # Bill 89-115, sponsored by Councilman Scheulen, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE • MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING INSTITUTE FOR TRAINING OF LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL. i; , i' Bill 89-115 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council. ' BILLS PENDING* '' Y:tc. F1-..` ..iN.{.r.: Y... _:...:., ... . -...t..k ....- ' ..., s. _....:t -..r._ .. .. .. .. n i. .". ...Y .r'S 3 R� 1' 't 1 38 ..�"v.'1.: .�jf. it' 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 3, 1989 ;i ; Bill 89-107, sponsored by Councilman Mason, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, RELINQUISHING CERTAIN EASEMENT FOR UTILITY PURPOSES OVER LAND LOCATED IN VALLE PARK WEST SUBDIVISION IN JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI. Bill 89-107 was read third time by title, placed on final passage `1 and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11308. 1 Aye: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulent l+ Veile and Woodman. Nay: None. / : 1 INFORMAL CALENDAR: Bill 89-87, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: !I AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE 1 OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY REPEALING SECTION 12-17, I OUALIFIQ , 'Q1.15 QF-MEMBE 2a, AS IT PERTAINS TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT�j AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION 12-17 IN LIEU THEREOF. 1 d 1 Councilman Haake requested this bill be removed from the Informa)I Calendar and considered for passage and approval at this time . Councilman Feldman stated that he had been told this was for Fedora I mandate and equip opportunity, etc. Councilman Feldman stated tha 1 he had spoken with the fire fighters and they were not happy abou 1 this proposed change. Councilman Feldman stated that if there wa 1 a large enough applicant pool to choose from, he saw no reason t jimake thin change. Councilman Halsey asked Chief Rennick what ho thought about thin change. Chief Ronnick stated that ho had no problem with making thin change and that in chocking with other cities, some of them are actively recruiting eighteen year olds and encouraging them to make a career in this area. II Il Councilman Mason stated that he did not feel this change waE necessary as there was a large applicant pool and very low turnover Councilman Feldman stated that he felt Society has come to accept the ago of 21 as a responsible age. ' Councilman Scheulen asked Fire Chief Bob Rennick about the typica background of the fire fighters who have applied over the last coupl of years. The Chief responded that many come from militar background and volunteer service, with some coming from education i this area. Councilman Haake stated he felt the Council needed to keep in min the fact that there is still a hiring process that is used by th City in hiring personnel and that this process will produce the bes qualified persons, regardless of age. Councilman Halsey asked Police Chief Gary Kempker what the age foj a police officer was and was informed that all law enforcemen! 139 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 3, 1989 officers must be 21. After further discussion, Bill 89-87 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and defeated by the following vote: Aye: Davis, Haake, Halsey, Scheulen, Veile and Woodman. Nay: Feldman, Gordon, Halsey, Mason and Owens. As the vote was a tie vote, Mayor Gardner voted "Nay", breaking the tie and defeating the bill. # # # Bill 89-95, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY AMENDING SCHEDULE G STOW HTERSECTION5, SUBSECTION (B) , OF SECTION 18-401 BY THE ADDITION OF KAYLYN. Councilman Haake requested this bill be removed from the Informal Calendar and considered for passage and approval at this time. Il Councilman Haaka moved to amend Bill 89-95 by changing Schedule G Stop Int9iD9cti ?nQ, to schedule H 112 _ c pR. councilman Haake stated that all of the parties involved had agreed that a yield sign would be acceptable. Councilman Mason seconded the motion and it was approved. dill 09-95 wan road third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed as amended by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11309. Aye: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, Voile and Woodman. Nay: None. # # # Bill 89-103 , sponsored by Councilman Owens, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DECLARING THE INTENT TO ANNEX AN UNINCORPORATED AREA DESCRIBED HEREIN, DECLARING THE NECESSITY OF SUCH ANNEXATION, COMPARING THE LENGTH OF THE CONTIGUOUS " BOUNDARY WITH THE LENGTH OF THE PERIMETER OF THE UNINCORPORATED AREA, ADOPTING A PLAN OF INTENT, REQUIRING A PUBLIC HEARING, AND ESTABLISHING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF SUCH ANNEXATION. Councilman Owens requested this bill remain on the Informal Calendar. # # # j Bill 89-104 , sponsored by Councilman Scheulen, entitled: ,,' AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ADOPTING A BUDGET 1 1! AND PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE CITY FOR THE PERIOD OF I! NOVEMBER 1, 1989, TO OCTOBER 31, 1990, AND APPROPRIATING MONEY IN THE CITY TREASURY TO PAY THE COST OF OPERATING THE CITY GOVERNMENT ;i DURING THAT PERIOD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUDGET. Councilman Scheulen requested this bill be removed from the Informal z., ,. ,—,: t £Y- ;yam - ''L .,a �..�--ct ct* -Q i::v,M.z`w,. yt` Fa"�:. en a^r`s�',ik.z'`�iM.... .n.__.._.:....,.. \r.r._.z:. ._ }_ .._,....... ._....._ .. . , ?st .,. _ . ...wl....,._. ..- ^i� ..j 1 4 0 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 3, 1989 Calendar and considered for passage and approval at this time. :' Councilman Scheulen moved to amend Exhibit A of this ordinance ar. Ux. follows: GENERAL FUND 4 1. The Public Access Channel budget has been increased by $6, 000! J 2 . The amount for the economic development agreement with thd' x Chamber has been increased by $18, 000. i :;`; 3. The subsidies account has been increased by $4 , 500 for the City' portion of a new program in transit. 4 . The above items will be funded through unappropriated fund! balance in the General Fund. PARKING FUND 1 1. $25,000 has been appropriated for the start of a parking lot next to Senior Center Housing. ! 2. The above expenditure will be funded through h the una Pp ro riate(1 fund balance in the Parking Fund. p TRANSIT FUN/. 1 . The expenditures have been increased by $6, 000 to allow for a r new program to increase the time for the handicap buses to rune } 2 . Local Grant revenues have been increased by $1, 500 its 1 accordance to the agreement. i 3 . Subsidies have been increased by $4, 500 for the City's portion of this program. 1 POLICE TRAINING FUND �1 1. The Police Training expenditures has been increased by $2 , 500 2 . Above increase to be funded from the unappropriated fund balance in the Police Training Fund. 1 Councilman Feldman seconded the motion. Councilman Scheulen state that the Council needed to discuss the change in the Transit Fund a this had not been approved in the Finance Committee meetings Councilman Voile asked the Director of the Cole County Residentia Services, Jim Casey, to explain how they arrived at the amount the were going to be contributing. Mr. Casey explained the criteri required for the expenditure of funds to subsidize this program After further discussion, the motion to amend Exhibit A was approvedt 141 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 3, 1989 Councilman Scheulen stated that he would like to respond to a recent article that appeared in the newspaper regarding the Council 's actions on the budget. Councilman Scheulen stated his disagreement with comments made in the article, stating that he felt the Council II had been very diligent in their preparation and examination of this budget. • Councilman Voile stated he would like to amend Exhibit A of Bill 89- 104 by reducing the money appropriated for the Dix Road/Southwest ,, ;:: Blvd. Connector project from $350,000 to $100,000 and to add $250,000 • to the budget for the construction of the new fire station. '::• : Councilman Feldman seconded the motion. Councilman Veile stated he felt this would be a tangible way to prove to the residents in the ': ' area proposed for annexation, that the City is serious about providing the necessary services to meet their needs. Councilman Scheulen questioned Fire Chief Bob Rennick if the station could be staffed if it were completed next year. Chief Rennick stated that for the new station to be fully staffed, the Fire :t;. Department would need to hire a minimum of 9 new firefighters, • preferably 12 , this fiscal year. Councilman Halsey stated he felt that to change the priority of the fire station and the connector project was breaking a commitment to the voters and he felt wo should stay with the timetable given at the adoption of the transportation sales tax. Councilman Voile stated he did not feel that the Council was breaking a commitment, merely rearranging priorities of two projects and stated he felt the voters would realize the Council 's intent to • fulfill their commitment. After further discussions regarding staffing requirements, councilman Haake stated he did not feel that the City could afford the necessary personnel to staff the new station and did not see any reason to build a building and let it sit empty. Councilman Voile stated he did not feel the building had to be completed this year, but that the project could at least be started in this fiscal year. Councilman Scheulen asked Public Works Director Mike Bates if the . lowering of the priority of the Dix Road/Southwest Blvd. Connector would jeopardize the State's participation in this project. Mr. Bates stated he did not think it would affect the project. Mayor Gardner stated here opposition to this proposed amendment, ' stating she felt rearranging the priorities of the two projects was breaking a commitment to the voters. As there was no further discussion on the amendment, the motion was : approved by the following roll call vote: • Aye: Davis, Feldman, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, and Voile. • • 142 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 3, 1989 Vii. ---__ -- -- -- — - sue Nay: Gordon, Haake, Halsey, and Woodman. i Bill 89-104 was read third time by title, placed on final passage) and passed as amended by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11310.1 Aye: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulen' Veile and Woodman. Nay: None. ► 11; RESOLUTIONS: Councilman Haake moved approval of Resolution 89-17 concerning; application to participate in the 1990 Missouri Main Street Program;, Councilman Mason seconded the motion and it was approved. �! 0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Councilman Voile questioned the Mayor as to whether or not she wad going to make an appointment of a Council representative to the Cablo, Quality Commission. The Mayor stated it was her intent to make they appointment after the budget had been completed. Councilman Vcilq stated that he had been contacted by Mr. Dan Diedriech of Lincoln; University concerning an amendment to the proposed public access4 channel rate structure. Councilman Voile stated that the proposed rate structure did not make provision for the use of the van other, than the making of a fifty dollar deposit. Councilman Veil& requested the rate structure be amended as follows: The aforementioned rate structure will apply as stated with the following' change. All groups, both profit and not-for-profit, will pay fees' for the use of the access production van as stated in the rate structure. Councilman Haake seconded the motion. Councilman Owens questioned the authority of the Council to amend' the rate structure. City Counselor Allen Garner stated the Council; had the right to approve the structure. After some discussion, Councilman Voile withdrew his motion and Councilman Haake withdrew; his second. Councilman Haake moved to approve the rate structure with the exception of the van and that this issue should be referred; back to the Cable Quality Commission. Councilman Owens seconded the' motion and it was approved. # # # Mayor Gardner announced that pending Council approval, she intende to appoint Councilman Feldman as the Council Representative to th Cable Quality Commission. Councilman Gordon moved the Counci approve this appointment. Councilman Mason seconded the motion an it was approved. There was some discussion as to the timeliness of this appointment, Councilman Owens questioned the status of the Appointments Revievil Committee. After further discussion, Mayor Gardner announced her! • 143 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 3, 1989 recommendation that the Council members from each ward get together and determine who would like to serve on this committee, and let her know. After this committee has been appointed, they will elect their chairman. Councilman Feldman moved that no Councilman in the future would be requested to write a letter for any appointment that has anything to do with this government. Councilman Scheulen seconded the motion and it was approved. NEW BUSINESS: Councilman Halsey stated that he felt the Council needed to have a work session to discuss some of the problems that were mentioned at the September 11 meeting of the Finance Committee concerning the quality of life in Jefferson City. Councilman Halsey stated he felt there were some very serious problems that needed to be addressed. After some discussion, it was decided to hold this work session on Thursday, October 19, at 7:30 p.m. Councilman Owens requested staff to obtain as much data as possible concerning the fiscal impact those problems are having on the City and what the fiscal impact will be to correct those problems. Councilman Feldman expressed his impatience with an individual who owns and operates a land fill on Southwest favd. Councilman Feldman stated that there have boon numerous problems and concerns with conformance to the codas of the City. Councilman Feldman moved that the individual involved will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law by this Council and this City at the very next infraction of the codes of the City of Jefferson. Councilman Scheulen seconded the motion. After some discussion, Councilman Voile asked City Counselor Allen Garner if the City was placing themselves in legal jeopardy with this type of motion. Mr. Garner informed the council they were not. Councilman Gordon stated he felt the Council might need to look at changing the ordinance and regulations concerning fill and what its composition could be. After further discussion, Councilman Halsey called for the question and it was approved. The original motion was approved. Finance Director Bob Cox announced a display of the software/hardware the City is considering for lease/purchase would be held at IBM on Thursday, October 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Mr. Cox requested that any Council members wishing to attend to let him know. IIIAPPROVAL OP EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES: Councilman Gordon moved approval of the Executive Session Minutes from September 5, 1989. Councilman Halsey seconded the motion and it was approved. 144 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 3, 1989 ADJOURN: There being no further business to come before the Council , Councilman Gordon moved to adjourn. Councilman Halsey seconded the motion and it was approved. The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:30 p.m. issiromerr