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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 4, 1982
The regular Council meeting was called to order at 6: 30 p.m. with
: ' Mayor Hartsfield presiding.
Prayer was offered by Rev. Joel Schmalz, Trinity Lutheran Church.
Ball Councilmen present: Blume, Borgmeyer, Gordon, Halsey, Hequembourg, •
Call. Kliegel, Prenger, Scheulen and Wade.
Councilmen absent: Brant.
A Quorum was present.
Upon motion by Councilman Blume, seconded by Councilman Wade the
Council adjourned into executive session for the purpose of dis-
icussing the TCI vs. City of Jefferson litigation.
Upon reconvening to regular session the Council was presented
Executive a report by the Sub-Committee on Cable TV. Mr. Utterback, the
' Session. :attorney representing the City in this litigation, stated that the
report contains no recommendation by the committee as to whom
should be awarded the franchise. The report is merely a statement
of facts regarding TCI and Central Telecommunications, Inc.
Councilman Prenger stated that it was his intention to call
a special Council meeting for the purpose of discussing the '
awarding of the cable tv franchise. Upon motion by Councilman
Hequembourg, seconded by Councilman Halsey and carried, the special
Council meeting was scheduled for January 25 , 1982.
Councilman Hequembourg then presented a Resolution extending
the current franchise of TCI to April 21, 1982. Councilman
Hequembourg moved that the Resolution be adopted. Motion seconded
by Councilman Scheulen and carried.
I 353 Bob Renard, who was scheduled to give a presentation on Chapter I
053 Development, did not appear due to the weather. Mayor stated 1
Lthat City staff will have a bill for introduction on the 18th
regarding this matter.
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Cc :tent ' The next item of business was the Consent Agenda. Thin included
� rapproval of the Council Minutes of December 21, 1981, and awarding
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i #156: Fire Apparatus - HELD OVER
1 #157: Emergency Red Lights - Police - CONRAD CO. , INC. ,
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Bids q #158: Mobile Radios - Police - GENERAL ELECTRIC, Overland
1 Park, Kansas 1
11 #163: Three Used Buses -- DOT -- SITTON TRANSPORTATION.
i On Bid 163 Councilman Scheulen inquired as to how these buses
Twill be paid for. Mr. Bros° replied that the City will be reim--
bursed for eighty percent (80%) of the cost under the Section 18
Capital Assistance Grant.
After further discussion, Councilman Halsey moved that the
Consent Agenda be approved. Motion seconded by Councilman Gordon
and carried.
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Minutes ;;Minutes of the Parking and Traffic Commission meeting held December
received. 0.0, 1981, and the Jefferson City Park Board meeting held December
1981, were received and are on file in the City Clerk's office. 1
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�`A brief discussion was held regarding the procedures far. public t
Hearing `;hearings and appearances before the City Council. Several II
Councilmen objected to the deadline for persons wishing to speak.
procedures ' After discussion, Mayor Hartsfield requested that a Resolutions'
be prepared and presented at the January 18th meeting for Council's
'consideration. I
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Upon motion by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Appoint-
Hequembourg and carried, Bettye Gibson was reappointed to serve on Went. sk '
the Environmental Quality Commission.
Mayor Hartsfield stated he has received complaints regarding the Sidewalks
sidewalks not being cleared of snow and ice by some of the down-
town merchants. It was also questioned if there is an ordinance
which would require owners of multi-family housing units to keep
the sidewalks and parking lots clear of snow and ice.
Dick Preston replied that there were ordinances pertaining
to these matters.
After further discussion, Mayor Hartsfield instructed the
Planning and Code Enforcement Department to strictly enforce these
ry ordinances in all parts of the City.
Mayor stated that the City has been approached from time time by
insurance companies and others wishing to make presentations to 1 Presentations
City employees regarding saving plans, insurance plans, IRA, etc. 1 to City
He stated that the position of the City would be that, without Employees. •
Council approval, there will be no outside vendors permitted to
make presentations to employees. There was no objection from the
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I Bill 81-117, introduced by Councilman Hequembourg, entitled: ; 81-117
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , AUTHORIZING A Anistuil
ri SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OUT OF THE UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE Shelter
OF THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF
A ANIMAL SHELTER. "
Bill 81-3.17 read first and second time by title and ordered
distributed to members of the Council.
Bill 81-118, introduced by Councilman Hequembourg, entitled :
1 "API ORDINANCE Or THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , AUTHORIZING A 1 81-118
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OUT OI' THE UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE 1 Bus
OF THE GENERAL FUND AND TRANSFERRED TO THE TRANSIT FUND IN THE Pure:ltrase,
I FORM OF A SUBSIDY. " I
Councilman Hequembourg requested that the rules be suspended
and this bill be placed on final passage.
Bill 81-118 read third time by title, placed on final passage
and was passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 9727: 1
Aye: Blume, Borgmeyer, Gordon, Halsey, Hequembourg, Kliegel,
Prenger, Scheulen and Wade.
Nay: None.
Bill 81-119 , introduced by Councilman Hequembourg, entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OP THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , AUTHORIZING A Award
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OUT OF THE UNAPPROPRIATED GENERAL FUND Lam.
BALANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING A REWARD ACCOUNT FOR SUPPLYIN
INFORMATION TO AID IN THE PROSECUTION OF INDIVIDUALS FOR THE DES-
TRUCTION OF PUBLIC PROPERTY. "
Bill 81-119 read first and second time by title and ordered
distributed to members of the Council.
Bill 81-120, introduced by Councilman Scheulen, entitled: I1
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , AMENDING ORDINANC
9720 AND THE CODE OF THE CITY OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, 1978, BY i 81-120
AMENDING SECTION 23-87, PARKING PROHIBITED AT CERTAIN TIMES. " 11
Councilman Scheulen requested that the rules be suspended and 1? Parking
this bill be placed on final passage.
Bill 81-120 read third time by title, placed on final passage
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and was passed by the following vote as Ordinance 9728 : P`
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Aye: Blume, Borgmeyer, Gordon, Halsey, Hequembourg, Kliegel
Prenger, Scheulen and Wade.
Nay: None.
Bill 81-121, introduced by Councilman Prenger, entitled:
81-121 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , CONFORMING CITY
Election ELECTIONS TO THE STATE ELECTION ACT AND AMENDING THE CODE OF THE
Reform CITY OF JEFFERSON, 1978 , BY THE SUBSTITUTION OF NEW SECTIONS 14-7b
AND 14-28a FOR THE EXISTING SECTIONS 14-7b AND 14-28a. "
Councilman Prenger requested that the rules be suspended and
this bill be placed on final passage.
Bill 81-121 read third time by title, placed on final passage
and was passed by the following vote as Ordinance 9729 :
Aye: Blume, Borgmeyer, Gordon, Halsey, Hequembourg, Kliegel,
Prenger, Scheulen and Wade.
Nay: None.
Bill 81-112, introduced by Councilman Borgmeyer, entitled:
81-112 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , ACCEPTING AND
Green & APPROVING THE PLAT OF GREEN AND LALE SUBDIVISION , SECTION TWO,
Lale Sub. A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , AS HEREIN
Plat. DESCRIBED. "
Bill 81-112, read third time by title, placed on final passage
and was passed by the following vote as Ordinance 9730:
Aye: Blume, Borgmeyer, Gordon, Halsey, Hequembourg, Kliegel,
Prenger, Scheulen and Wade.
Nay: None.
Dill 81-113 , introduced by Councilman I3orgmayer, entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A
WRITTEN AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY WITH TIIE URBAN MASS
81-113 TRANSPORTATION ADMINISTRATION FOR A GRANT TO IMPROVE A GENERAL
UM PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PROJECT TO LW FUNDED UNDER .'SECTION 3 OF THE
Grant. URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 1964 AS AMENDED. "
Bill 01-113 read third time by title, placed on final passage 1
and was passed by the following vote as Ordinance 9731:
Aye: Blume, Borgmeyer, Gordon, Halsey, Hequembourg, Kliogol,
Prenger, Schoulen and Wade.
Nay: None.
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Bill 81-114, introduced by Councilman Scheulen, entitled:
81-114 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , AMENDING THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON , 1978, SECTION 23--79 (a) , BY
Parking AMENDING ORDINANCE 9585 RELATING TO PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL
TIMES AT DESIGNATED LOCATIONS, AND BY THE ADDITION OF NEW ROAD-
WAYS TO SAID SECTION. "
Bill 81-114 read third time by title, placed on final passage
and was passed by the following vote as Ordinance 9732 :
Aye: Gordon, Halsey, Hequembourg, Kliegel, Scheulen and Wade.
Nay: Blume, Borgmeyer, and Prenger.
Bill 81-115, introduced by Councilman Borgmeyer, entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , AUTHORIZING k
81-115 AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT
Agminent TO THE FOURTH SUPPLEMENTAL FEDERAL AID URBAN PROGRAM AGREEMENT
IIIMo. State WITH THE MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION. "
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Bill 81-115 read third time by title, placed on final passage
and was passed by the following vote as Ordinance 9733 :
Aye: Blume, Borgmeyer, Gordon, Halsey, Hequembourg, Kliegel,
Prenger, Scheulen and Wade.
Nay: None.
Bill 81-116, introduced by Councilman Scheulen, entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , REPEALING 81-116
ORDINANCE NO. 9696, REGARDING A WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC Agreeatnent
WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT NO. 2, AND SUBSTITUTING A NEW AGREEMENT Water
IN LIEU THEREOF. " I Supply
Bill 81-116 read third time by title, placed on final passage District 2
and was passed by the following vote as Ordinance 9734 :
Aye: Blume, Borgmeyer, Gordon, Halsey, Hequembourg, Kliegel,
Prenger, Scheulen and Wade.
Nay: None.
Bill 81-102, introduced by Councilman Scheulen, entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , AMENDING THE 81-102
CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, 1978, BY REPEALING ORDINANCE 9326 Rates of
AND SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE 9213 , AND ANY OTHER ORDINANCES OR PARTS Parking
OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, RELATING TO NON-RESERVED sage.
PARKING RATES AT THE MUNICIPAL GARAGE, AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION
23-128, RELATING TO THE SAME SUBJECT. "
Bill 81-102 was taken from the Informal Calendar, read third ,
time by title, placed on final passage and was passed by the
following vote as Ordinance 9735 :
Aye: Blume, Borgmeyer, Gordon, Halsey, Hequembourg, Kliegel,
Prenger, Scheulen and Wade.
Nay: None.
The next item for discussion was the disposition of the Old Jail.
Mayor Hartnfiald gave a brief history of the Council's actions Old
regarding this matter and thin history is outlined as follows: Jail.
The Police Department vacated the promises on January 5, 1980;
On May 5, 1980, a motion was adopted to leave the jail at its
present location for twelve months and that during this time the
Historical Society be given the opportunity to raise $100 ,000;
that a plan for renovation be submitted to the City for approval;
that the City cooperate in applying for a grant for State and
Federal funds. If within the twelve month period the money is not
raised, then the City will proceed with plans to demolish the
building. This motion was amended to require $20,000 additional
be raised for maintenance fund. September 15, 1980 , Council
adopted a motion to apply for MCCJ Grant for the Old Jail. On
December 15, 1980, Council adopted a Resolution to the same effect.
On March 2, 1981, Council adopted a motion to return the grant
funds. On March 2, 1981, Councilman Wade introduced to approve a
contract for the architect's fees for the renovation of the Old
Jail. This bill was defeated. On May 4, 1981, the Historical
Society appeared before the Council and Council extended the dead-
line until December 31, 1981.
Councilman Wade spoke briefly to the Council and then moved
that the Council accept the proposition of Missouri Heritage Trust
Inc. of renovating the Old Jail where it currently stands. Motion
was seconded by Councilman Scheulen. Before a vote was taken on
this motion Patrick Steel, of the Missouri Heritage Trust, reitera d
the proposal made by them, i.e. , that the City grant to the
Jefferson City Preservation Committee of the Missouri Heritage
Trust a long term lease to run between 25-99 years. The City
Iwould be expected to execute that lease enabling the Committee to
take full responsibility for the building. All necessary utility
easements would have to be worked out with the City. Ground
maintenance would be the responsibility of the City. The Jefferson;
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City Preservation Committee will accept responsibility for the on-
going maintenance of the building, will take charge of raising
private monies for its restoration and rehabilitation of the in-
. , terior. He stated that $18, 000 has been raised in pledges in
cash, time and services, of which $9 ,820 of that amount is cash.
He also stated that over a three year period, he estimates that
$60,000 will be required to complete the project.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion was defeated by the
following vote:
Aye: Blume, Hequembourg, Scheulen and Wade.
Nay: Borgmeyer, Gordon, Halsey, Kliegel, Prenger.
Councilman Borgmeyer then moved that the building be torn down.
Motion seconded by Councilman Kliegel. Upon inquiry Mr. Bates
replied that an estimated figure would not exceed $4-5,000.
Councilman Halsey then moved to amend Councilman Borgmeyer's
motion by adding that a marker be placed at the site at a cost
Old not to exceed $2 ,000. The amendment died for lack of second.
Jail. A roll call vote was taken and the motion was defeated by the
following vote:
Aye: Borgmeyer, Gordon, Halsey, Kliegel.
Nay: Blume, Hequembourg, Prenger, Scheulen and Wade.
Councilman Prenger then moved that the Council give the
Committee until Monday, February 1, 1982, to come up with $25,000
in cash, not pledges, and with that extension comes a commitment
from the Council that they will execute a lease. Motion seconded
by Councilman Hequembourg.
Councilman Hequembourg then moved that Councilman Prenger's
motion be amended by adding that we have both the lease prepared
and the money at the meeting on February 1, 1982 . This amendment
was seconded by Councilman Prenger.
Councilman Scheulen than moved to amend Councilman Hequembourg' =
amendment by allowing a reasonable time for staff to draw up a
lease to be approved by Council, subject to their aquiring
$25,000 and if the money was acquired then the lease would be
proapproved. This motion was seconded by Councilman Blume. This
motion was ruled out of order.
A roll call vote was than taken on Councilman Uaciuemhourg 'ss
amendment and the results were as follows :
Aye: Blume, IIequombourg, Prancer, Schoulan and Wade.
Nay: Borgmeyer, Gordon, Ilsilaey , and Kliegel.
The motion passed and was vetoed by Mayor. Hartsfield.
A roll call vote was then taken on Councilman Prenger' ss origin. '
motion and the results were as follows;
Aye: Blume, Hequembourg , Prenger, Scheulen and Wade.
Nay: Borgmeyer, Gordon, Halsey, Kliegel.
The motion paused and was vetoed by Mayor Hartafield.
Councilman Prenger then moved that Council accept the proposal
as given by Mr. Steel, in total. Motion seconded by Councilman
Wade. A roll call vote was taken and the motion was adopted by
the following vote:
Aye: Blume, Hequembourg, Prenger, Scheulen and Wade.
Nay: Borgmeyer, Gordon, Halsey, Kliegel.
Councilman Gordon moved that the meeting be adjourned. Motion
seconded by Councilman Halsey and carried.
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