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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19830419 NEW COUNCIL 47 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 19, 1983 The City Council of the City of Jefferson, Missouri, met in Regular Session on April 19, 1983, at 7:30 o'clock P .M. in the Council Chambers at the John G. Christy Building, 320 E. McCarty, Jefferson City, Missouri, the following officers being present: Call to George Hartsfield, Mayor Order I Clarence Blume, Councilman Vincent Borgmeyer, Councilman Craig Davis, Councilman Darrel Gordon, Councilman Randy Halsey, Councilman John Hequembourg, Councilman Edward Kliegel, Councilman Barbara Lock, Councilwoman Dennis Roark, Councilman Vernon Scheulen, Councilman The Mayor declared that a quorum was present and called the meeting to order. Prayer Prayer was offereu by Rev. Robert Klein, Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Consent Agenda The first item of business was the Consent Agenda, which included Council Minutes of the Meeting of April 6, 1983, the Administrator's Report, the Finance Report, and awarding of the following bids: Bid No. 329 Corrugated & Drain Pipe, Public Works Dept. Bid No. 330 Police Supplies, Police Dept. Bid No. 335 Landscaping for Christy Building, Planning & Code Enforcement HELD OVER Bid No. 275 Cole Junction Project, Public Works Dept. Bid No. 296 Uniforms, D.O.T. & Planning & Code Enforcement. The following bids were initiated for the Parks & Recreation Department and forwarded to that office for disposition. Bid No. 332 Park Grills, Various locations Bid No. 333 Tennis Court Drainage, Washington Park Bid No. 334 Awards & Plaques, Various programs Bid No. 336 Mowing Machine, Various Bid No. 331 Concession Operations, Various locations *Councilman Blume requested that the minutes reflect, with regard to the audit report, that Mayor Hartsfield stated banking policies were discussed at a retreat held before Mr. Blume or Mr. Scheulen assumed office as Councilmen. The City Clerk was directed to so amend the Minutes. Councilman Blume moved that the Consent Agenda be approved as amended, seconded by Councilman Gordon, and approved. Mayor Hartsfield questioned the listing of Parks & Recreation bids on the agenda when the Council is not empowered to act on them. Gary Hamburg stated that they were listed for informational purposes. Mayor Hartsfield requested that in the future the bids be indicated as "for information". 418 • Mayor Hartsfield stated that the following minutes were received and Minutes are on file in the City Clerk's Office: Public Works & Planning, Recd & 3-31-83; Airport Commission, 3-30-83; Planning & Zoning, 3-31-83, Filed Animal Control Advisory Commission, 4-12-83; Parking & Traffic Commission, 4-7-83. The City Clerk's Office has received official election certification from Electiibn the Office of the County Clerk. The certified election results are on Results file in the City Clerk's Office. The next item of business was the introduction of bills. Bill 82-204, sponsored by Councilman Halsey, entitled: 82-204 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , AUTHORIZING Purchase THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF Tunnel A TUNNEL STRUCTURE UNDER CITYVIEW DRIVE, AND TO EXECUTE A Structure LEASE OF THE TUNNEL STRUCTURE TO SCHOLASTIC, INC. Councilman Halsey requested that the rules be suspended and Bill c: 82-204 be placed on third reading and final passage. Councilman { Borgmeyer objected to the request for suspension of the rules and stated that he felt the bill should be carried over to the New Council for action. Bill 82-204 was renumbered Bill 83-2 and placed on the agenda for action by the New Council at the second meeting of April The next item of business was pending bills. Dill 82-198, sponsored by Councilman l3orgrneyer, entitled: 82-198 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON , MISSOURI , AUTHORIZING Contract THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT Will! KAUFFMAN Kauffman EXCAVATING FOR THE RELOCATION OF SAN I TAR Y SEWER I'ACII.ITIES FOR Excavating TILE CONSTRUCTION OF ROUTE 5O, COLE COUNTY JOB NO. 5-U-5O--50. Hill 82-198 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following; vote as Ordinance No. 9958: Aye: Illumc:, Horgrneyer, Davis, Gordon, Hal Rey, Hequembourg, K liege', Lock, Roark and Scheulen. Nay: None. Bill 82-199, sponsored by Councilman Hequembourg, entitled: 82-199 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , AUTHORIZING Contract THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE lcchoaol Dist. JEFFERSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE PLANTING OF TREES ON re MONROE STREET. Bill 82-199 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 9959: Aye: Blume, Borgmeyer, Davis, Gordon, Halsey, Hequembourg, Kliegel, Lock, Roark and Scheulen. Nay: None. Bill 82-200, sponsored by Councilman Borgmeyer, entitled: 82-200 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , AUTHORIZING Obtain Sewer THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO OBTAIN SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT AND TO Easements EXECUTE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS CONNECTED THEREWITH. rf 419 4Pi: Ji', Bill 82-200 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 9960: Aye: Blume, Borgmeyer, Davis, Gordon, Halsey, Hequembourg, Kliegel, Lock, Roark and Scheulen. Nay: None. 82-202 Bill 82-202, sponsored by Councilman Borgmeyer, entitled: Contract/ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING Groner & Picke THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH GRONER & PICKER CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. , FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES CONNECTED WITH SANITARY SEWAGE PROJECTS. Bill 82-202 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 9961 : Aye: Blume, Borgmeyer, Davis, Gordon, Halsey, Hequembourg, Kliegel, Lock, Roark and Scheulen. Nay: None. �j- Bill 82-203, sponsored by Councilman Halsey, entitled: 82-203 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, TO Scholastic ISSUE $4,500,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS, Bonds SERIES 1983 (SCHOLASTIC, INC. PROJECT) , FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS TO PAY THE COSTS OF PURCHASING, CONSTRUCTING AND EQUIPPING A PROJECT FOR SCHOLASTIC, INC.L, A NEW YORK CORPORATION; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUER TO ENTER INTO A TRUST INDENTURE, AND A LEASE AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITl! THE ISSUANCE OF SAID BONDS; AND APPROVING CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUER TO TAKE CERTAIN OTIIER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WIT)I THE ISSUANCE OF SAID BONDS. 13i11 82-203 was read third time by title.:, placed on final passage, end passed by the following vote: Aye: 131ume, Borgmeyer, Davis, Gordon, IIalsey, Kliegel, Lock, Roark and Scheulen. Nay: None. Abstain: lequembourg. The Mayor thereupon declared said Ordinance duly passed and the Bill was then duly numbered Ordinance No. 9962, and was thereupon signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk. Resolutions The next item of business was Resolutions. RS82-45 RS82-45, Amending Private Sewer Collections System RS82-46 RS82-46, Street Lights. Councilman Borgmeyer asked if arrangements to reimburse people money they had paid for sewer collection in the past. Mike Bates stated that the Public Works Committee had recommended reimbursement to the three property owners affected. Councilwoman Lock moved that the Resolutions be adopted, motion was seconded by Councilman Roark, and approved. T$582-47 Councilman Hequembourg read Resolution RS82-47 to Members of the Council and the public. Said Resolution commends Mr. Bo Fraser for his efforts towards improved economic development in Jefferson City. Mr. Fraser had also won state recognition for his efforts. Councilman Hequembourg moved that Resolution RS82-47 be adopted, the motion was seconded by Councilman Halsey, and approved. 420 Councilman Davis stated that a report of the Solid Waste Committee would be presented at a later date. New Business included a discussion of change orders of the basement change area of the new City Hall to accomodate the requirements of the Parks order/new and Recreation Department. Councilman Borgmeyer suggested that the City Hall Director could move to the new City Hall and the remainder of the Park Board Staff could stay at their present location. Councilman Roark suggested that if extra space were needed changes should be made and charged to the Parks & Recreation Department. Councilman Halsey stated that when the building was designed, it was intended for all City departments to be brought into one building. Mr. Halsey moved that the Parks & Recreation Department be directed to move into the new building and any changes they required be reviewed by Tom Benton and the Public Works Department to attempt to decrease the cost of the changes, and any additional expense be taken from Parks & Recreation's budget. The motion was approved. Mayor Hartsfield thanked members of the staff whose efforts made it possible to hold the Council Meeting in the new City Hall. Representative Chris Graham presented on behalf of the Missouri House Chris Graham of Representatives a certificate of appreciation to Councilmem Blume and Scheulen. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned Sine Die. Judge McCormick Wilson then swore in the Mayor, new members of the Swearing in Council, City Attorney and City Treasurer. of new of Retain L 421 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 19, 1983, NEW COUNCIL -:``, The regular Council meeting of the newly elected Council was called " Call to SI to order at 8:30 P.M. with Mayor Hartsfield presiding. Order Prayer was offered by Rev. Robert Klein , Our Savior's Lutheran Prayer Church. Councilmen Present: Borgmeyer, Davis, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Roll can Hequembourg, Kliegel, Lock, Roark and Viessman. Councilmen Absent: None. A quorum was present Mayor's Speer Mayor Hartsfield presented his inaugural address. The address will be placed on file in the City Clerk's Office with Mayor Hartsfield's Oath of Office. ' Presentation Mayor Hartsfield stated that he and his wife Paula wished to donate of Painting an original painting to the City to be hung in the new City Hall. ` = by Mayor The painting was the winning entry in the local Art Club Show. Mr. 'r Benton was asked to determine the proper location for the painting p p paintin to �, be displayed. H or Pro Tem The next order of business was the election of Mayor Pro Tern. Councilwoman Lock nominated Councilman Craig Davis; Councilman Dennis Roark nominated Councilman Darrel Gordon. Councilman Gordon was elected by a vote of seven to three. Judge Wilson administered the oath of office to Councilman Gordon. Committee Uartsfield made the following committee appointments: 1 Appointments Finance Chairman: Councilman Randy Ilnlrley Planning & Zoning Representative: Councilman Dennis Roark Parking & Traffic Commission Representative: Councilman James ' Ileake; Alternate, Councilman Darrel Gordon. Airport Commission Representative: Councilman John Hequembourg; Alternate, Councilman V iessman. Public Works & Planning Committee members: Councilman Dennis Roark, Chairman; Councilman John Hequembourg, Vice-Chair- man ; Councilman Roy Viessman; Councilman Randy Halsey and Councilman Edward Kliegel, Introduction The next item of business was the introduction of bills. of Bills Bill 83-1 , sponsored by Councilman Roark, entitled: 83-1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , AUTHORIZING Contract/ THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH RICK A. Green Horizons PENNO, D/B/A GREEN HORIZONS LANDSCAPING, FOR THE LANDSCAPING, INSTALLING NEW LAWN AREAS, INSTALLING CERTAIN LIMESTONE ROCK, AND MAINTAINING THE LANDSCAPING AND LAWN AREAS FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1 ) YEAR AT THE JOHN G. CHRISTY MUNICIPAL BUILDING. Councilman Roark requested suspension of the rules so that Bill 83-1 could be placed on final passage. Bill 83-1 was read second and third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 9963: , I Aye: Borgmeyer, Davis, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Hequembourg, Kliegel, Lock, Roark and Viessman. Nay: None. 422 Bill 83-2, sponsored by Councilman Halsey, entitled: 83-2 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , AUTHORIZING ;, ., / THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF Purchase A TUNNEL STRUCTURE UNDER C1TYVIEW DRIVE, AND TO EXECUTE A Tunnel at LEASE OF THE TUNNEL STRUCTURE TO SCHOLASTIC, INC. Scholastic Councilman Halsey requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 83-2 be placed on final passage. Bill 83-2 was read second and third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 9964: Aye: Borgmeyer, Davis, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Kliegel, Lock, Roark and Viessman Nay: None Abstain: Hequembourg Councilman Halsey read Resolution RS83-1 , commending the Staff of the Resolutions City for exemplary performance of their respective duties. Copies of the Resolution will be made available to all Department Directors for RS83-1 posting and/or distribution. Councilman Halsey moved that the • resolution be adopted, seconded by Councilman Viessman, and approved. • Councilman Kliegel presented a petition for sewer to the City Clerk Sewer for filing and distribution to the Department of Public Works. Petition Councilman Borgmeyer stated that, pursuant to the requested rate U`�S hike by United Telephone Company, he moved that the. City Counselor Rate be directed to file an intervention in that case on behalf of the City. Hike Mayor Hartsfi.ld asked Mayor Pro Tern Gordon to take the chair for discussion of this item. Mr. Gordon recognized Councilman llorgrneyer's motion and a asked for discussion. Councilman lta1ney stated that he would like to know more about the issue before voting on they motion. Councilman llorgmcyer read the insert to the Council which was mailed with UTS' s telephone bill informing its customers of the Public Hearing held before the Public Service Commis lion the week of May 10. Councilman llequernbourg slated that the Office of the Public Counsel was better equipped and more informed in these :natters rind that the City should leave intervention to them. City Counselor Lyn Porterfield stated that he has no information or statistics and it would involve considerable effort to intervene by that date. Councilman Borgmeyer asked for a roll call vote, after the motion was seconded by Councilman Davis. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Borgmeyer, Davis, Haake, Kliegel, Lock and Roark. Nay: Gordon, Halsey, Hequembourg and Viessman. City Counselor Porterfield was then directed to proceed with filing an intervention in the UTS rate hike case. Torn Benton stated that he had a change order on the City Seal. He Change Order stated that the budget allowed $3,000 for design of the plaque which City Seal at • will be placed in the new City Hall. He has received two proposals new City Hall on Lexan to be used in installing the plaque, and it is very SS expensive. Lexan for the plaque and seal will cost an additional • i $7,745.66 above the $3,000 budgeted figure. Consensus of the Council Members was that the figure was too high above the budgeted figure, and after discussion, Councilman Kliegel moved that the City stay I' within the $3,000 budget and install the plaque only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Haake, and approved. There being no further discussion, Councilman Borgmeyer moved that Adjourn the meeting be adjourned, the motion was seconded by Councilman Davis, and approved. •