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Home My Public Portal About19880718 340 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 18, 1988 A Regular Council Meeting of July 18, 1988, was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Louise Gardner presiding. rs ' Prayer was offered by Raymond Daniels of the Salvation Army. ' Y. The following Council Members were present: Present: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, Haako, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Soheulen, Veile, and Woodman. Absent: None. A quorum was declared present. PRESENTATIONS FROM GALLERY: Mr. Bob Weber, 2304 Yorktown Drive, and Chairman of the Cable Quality Commission, informed the Council of the progress to-date on the public access channel . Mr. Weber stated that the Commission was awaiting a proposal from Lincoln University regarding the public access channel . Mr. Weber stated the Commission had contacted other entities in the community, they were interested in the possibility of the channel, but did not wish to be in charge of the operation of said channel. Mr. Weber stated that once the Commission has obtained the proposal and had opportunity to review it, they would present it to the Council for their approval or rejection. Councilman Halsey asked Mr. Weber who the current officers of the Commission were. The Vice-Chairman is Susie Parker-Nichols and the Secretary/Treasurer is Hal Gardner. Ms. Nichols is the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Public Accoas and Morris Trout is the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Compliance and Complaints. Councilman Schaulen expressed his gratitude to Mr. Weber for attending the mooting and updating the Council . Councilman Feldman expressed his appreciation to Mr. Weber for the speed and efficiency with which he has progressed on this issue of Public Access. CONSENT AGENDA: The Consent Agenda consisted of the following items: a) Council Minutes of 07/11/88 b) Monthly Financial Statement c) Approval of the following bids: 1032 - Southridge Drive Project, Public Works 014 - Plumbing Services, All City d) Renewal of contract to provide Police Department with uniforms e) Renewal of contract with Stokes Electric for electrical services as per attached request f) Approval of Mayor's expense report g) Approval of appointment to Jefferson City Police Department Lee Jaegers - Probationary Police Officer h) Approval of appointments to Boards and Commissions Environmental Quality Commission - Larry Gale, to fill unexpired term of Judge James Finch. Term to expire November 1988. Mayor Gardner announced that item (b) Monthly Financial Statement, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 18, 1988 should be removed from the agenda as it was not available at this time. Mayor Gardner further stated the item (h) Approval of appointments to Boards and Commissions, should be removed as this appointment has not been approved by the Appointments Review " Committee. Councilman Veile moved the Council Minutes of 7/11/88 be amended by the deletion of the roll call vote in regards to the appointment of Carolyn McDowell to the Transportation Commission. Councilman Owens seconded the motion. After some discussion, Councilman Veile called for the question. Councilman Gordon seconded the call and it was approved. The Mayor requested a roll call vote concerning the amendment to the minutes and it was approved by the following vote: Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, and Veile. Ney: Davis and Woodman. Councilman Haake moved approval of the Consent Agenda. Councilman Scheulen seconded the motion and it was approved. MINUTES/REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED: Thomas Jefferson Library System Board 6/21/88; Police Personnel Board 6/2/88; Traffic Safety Commission 7/7/88; Housing Authority Board 5/10/88; Parks & Recreation Commission Park Properties Committee 6/16/88; Parks & Recreation Citizens Advisory Commission for Ice Arena; Recreation Activities Committee of Parks & Recreation 6/22/88; Departmental Monthly Reports IIANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR: Mayor Gardner road a news release regarding the lifting of the burning ban as of July 18, 1988. Mayor Gardner requested the neighbors be courteous to neighbors with open windows when burning. BILLS INTRODUCED: Bill 88-49, aponeorod by Councilman Halsey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING TH: MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH HAROLD G. BUTZER, INC. , FOR PLUMBING SERVICES FOR CITY BUILDINGS. Bill 88-49 was read first and second time by title and ordure• distributed to members of the Council. # # # Bill 88-50, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SCHEDUL: J PARKING PROHIBITED OF SECTION 18-401 BY ADDING A PORTION OF ADAM' '. STREET. Bill 88-50 was read first and second time by title and orders' distributed to members of the Council. # # # Bill 88-51, sponsored by Councilman Halsey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING TH:� BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE STREETS CAPITAL PROJECT' FUND AND BY INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES FROM LOCAL GRANTS FO't THE WEST MAIN STREET PROJECT. Bill 88-51 was read first and second time by title and orders 342 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 18, 1988 distributed to members of the Council . # # # Bill 88-52, sponsored by Councilman Halsey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE BUDGET BY INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS IN THE STREETS CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND AND BY DECREASING APPROPRIATIONS IN THE STORMWATER CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND. Bill 88-52 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council. # # # Bill 88-53, sponsored by Councilman Halsey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT TO PURCHASE REAL ESTATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW FIRE STATION. Bill 88-53 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council. BILLS PENDING: Bill 88-44, sponsored by Councilman Mason, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO PURCHASE REAL ESTATE FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR HIGHWAY 179 CORRIDOR. Councilman Mason requested this bill be placed on the Informal Calendar. # # # Bill 88-45, sponsored by Councilman Mason, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH RIDGE DRIVE. Bill 88-45 wan read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No, 11066. Aye: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, Huako, Halsey, Mason, Owon°, Schoulen, Voile and Woodman. Nay: None. # # # Bill 88-46, sponsored by Councilman Halsey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOR THE PROVISION OF AN EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR CITY EMPLOYEES. Councilman Halsey stated the Council had received in their packets a breakdown of the utilization records for the EAP and asked if this answered the questions the Council had had at the last meeting. Councilman Feldman stated that he felt there were still some basic questions that needed to be addressed by the City in regards to this issue. Councilman Mason stated he felt the Program was an excellent benefit to the employees and that he would like to see this contract approved. There being no further discussion, Bill 88-46 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11067. Aye: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, Voile and Woodman. Nay: None. 1 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 18, 1988 # # # Bill 88-47, sponsored by Councilman Mason, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON AS IT PERTAINS TO THE TOWING OF ABANDONED VEHICLES. Bill 88-47 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11068. Aye: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, Voile and Woodman. Nay: None. # # # Bill 88-48, sponsored by Councilman Halsey, Scheulen, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON AS IT PERTAINS TO THE CONSENT AGENDA PORTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA. Bill 88-48 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11069. Aye: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, Voile and Woodman. Nay: None. INFORMAL CALENDAR: Councilman Scheulen requested Bill 88-42 be removed from the Informal Calendar for discussion purposes. Councilman Scheulen reviewed a memo that had been distributed to the Council in their packets with proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. After some discussion, Councilman Scheulen moved to accept and approve the following two amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. Amend Article IV, Section 30-20 (3) Conditional Uses by the addition of "to. ] Day Care Cantor when operated by a church on church promises" end amend Article V, Section 21-30 (b), (2) to road ea follows: In the C and M Districts, appurtenances ouch as mechanical equipment, elevator bulkheads and cooling tower°, which extend above the roof of a building may project not more than ten ( 10' ) feet above the district's maximum height limit, provided that ouch appurtenances: ( 1 ) occupy no more than thirty (30%) percent of the area of the roof, and (2) are located at least twenty (20' ) feet from the perimeter of the roof. Councilman Scheulen seconded the motion and it was approved. After some discussion on the need to protect the Capitol Dome and the skyline of the City of Jefferson, Councilman Haake moved not to approve the proposed amendment for allowing the Board of Adjustment to issue variances to the maximum height limits. Councilman Scheulen seconded the motion and it was approved. After discussion concerning Section 31-81(c) Non-Conforming Uses Regulated, subsections 2 and 4, Councilman Scheulen moved to amen. these subsections by including the words "as directed by Cit authorities". Councilman Owens seconded the motion. After som= discussion, City Counselor Allen Garner stated he thought then sections might need to be rewritten to fully show the intent of th Council. Mr. Garner stated he was not sure this amendment woul. accomplish what the Council was wanting to achieve and that it could possibly work against their intent. After furthe discussion, Councilman Scheulen withdrew his motion and Councilma 344 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 18, 1988 Owens withdrew her second. Councilman Feldman moved to request the City Counselor Allen Garner to meet with Councilman Scheulen and draft language that is appropriate for the intent of the Council. Councilman Haake seconded the motion and it was approved. Bill 88-42 will remain on the Informal Calendar until this language has been drafted and approved. RESOLUTIONS: Councilman Voile moved approval of RS88-7 regarding the application of a grant by the Department of Transportation. Councilman Haake seconded and it was approved. Councilman Voile moved approval of RS88-8 regarding the acceptance _'' of the federal interest in a passenger bus and four diamond fareboxes. Councilman Haake seconded and it was approved. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Councilman Haake requested an update from Marty Brose, Director of Transportation as to the status of advertising on City buses. Mr. Brose stated this had been placed on hold by the Transportation Commission until the Privatization Report was completed. Councilman Mason questioned the need for obtaining veterinary services from Columbia, when Jefferson City has a number of veterinarians. Councilman Mason expressed his concern over the number of animals that had been euthanized. NEW BUSINESS: III Councilman Scheulen stated he was pleased with the establishing of a dump site for recreational vehicles. He did question the location and asked the possibility of another location that was more convenient be explored. Councilman Feldman moved to instruct City Administrator Dave Johnston to produce a method that can be agreed on by the Council for utilization of bids and proposals and that this be presented at the next Council meeting. Councilman Halsey seconded the motion and it was approved with Councilman Haake casting the only dissenting vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES: Councilman Gordon moved approval of the Executive Session Minutes. Councilman Mason seconded and it was approved. As there was no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Voile moved the Council go into Executive Session to discuss litigation as provided for in RSMO 610.025 (1 ). Councilman Gordon seconded the motion and it was approved by the following roll call vote: Aye: Davis, Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, Voile and Woodman. Nay: Halsey. III l I 1