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Home My Public Portal About19900507 ... ..... .... � ..,. . .:g 278 zl` REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 7, 1990 Ami A Regular Council Meeting of May 7 , 1990, was called to order at .i 7: 30 P.M. with Mayor Louise Gardner presiding. Prayer was offered by Reverend Eugene Akeman, Pastor; Christian ?; Community Church. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Administrator Dave Johnston. The following Council Members were present: Present: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, Veile, Vincent, and Woodman. Absent: None. A quorum was declared present. RESOLUTIONS: Mayor Gardner announced that if the Council had no objection, Resolution 90-1 would be considered at this time. There was no objection and Mayor Gardner read Resolution 90-1 honoring Police Chief Gary Kompker on being named Police Chief of the Year by the Missouri Police Chiefs Association. Councilman Mason moved approval of Resolution 90-1, Councilman Gordon seconded the motion and it was approved. PRESENTATIONS FROM GALLERY: Mr. Mark Bruenger, 4405 Village Drive, had requested to address the Council regarding 90-2 . Mr. Bruenger stated he had heard that there were going to be some changes in this bill and would like to iI know what changes were going to be made before he spoke. Councilman Mason stated that this current bill was going to be ;I withdrawn and that a committee was going to be established to draft 1 a new ordinance. Councilman Mason stated that this bill was never meant to be a "gun control" ordinance. Police Chief Gary Kempker stated that in backtracking the current code, it had been determined that when the code was codified in 1983, certain language had been dropped from the 1977 code. Chief Kempker stated this bill had been designed to bring the code back to the 1977 language. Councilman Mason stated that Mr. Bruenger would be notified of the meeting to discuss this issue. Mr. Bruenger stated he would like to attend that meeting and would not address the issue at this • •. . , 279 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 7, 1990 . .. .___ . _ !!, time. . ,. , . CONSENT AGENDA: . . . The Consent Agenda consisted of the following items: , a) Council Minutes of 4/16/90 . b) Approval of the following bids: .. . , . . ., . 1166 - Uniforms, Fire Department . . : Councilman Haake moved approval of the Consent Agenda. Councilman Halsey seconded the motion and it was approved. MINUTES/REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED: . , Mayor Gardner announced the following minutes/reports had been received and were on file in the office of the City Clerk. Thomas Jefferson Library System 2/20/90; Housing Authority Board of Commissioners 3/13/90; Traffic Safety Commission 4/5/90; Police ' I Personnel Board 4/5/90; Board of Adjustment 4/10/90; Equal Employment Opportunity 4/11/90 ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR: • Mayor Gardner announced the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce monthly agenda, minutes and reports were on file in her office. Mayor Gardner distributed to the Council the following appointments for the Council Committees and Officers: .. 1990-1991 il ii COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND OFFICERS 11 President Pro Tempore Kyle Mason ; Finance Committee Vern Scheulen, Chairman 1 i Marvin Feldman, Vice Chairman ; , i Judy Owens Kyle Mason j Jim Haake Steve Veile 1 Randy Halsey Larry Vincent 1 Marvin Feldman Darrel Gordon 11 ii H . 11 1 11 • r 280 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 7, 1990 • Public Works and Randy Halsey, Chairman Planning Committee Vice Chairman Vern Scheulen Jim Woodman Steve Veile Judy Owens Kyle Mason Marvin Feldman Larry Vincent Darrel Gordon Appointment Review Committee Chairman Vice Chairman Vern Scheulen Jim Haake Steve Veile Jim Woodman Larry Vincent Planning and Zoning Representative Darrel Gordon Cable Quality Commission Larry Vincent Traffic Safety Commission Representative Jim Haake Alternate Vern Schoulon Senior Citizens Advisory Commission Representative Kyle Mason Environmental Quality Commission Representative Judy Owens Alternate Randy Halsey Animal Rescue Advisory Commission Representative Marvin Feldman Transportation Commission Jim Woodman Representative Alternate Judy Owens # # # Cable Television Committee Steve Veile City Council Representative Hal Gardner Cable Quality Commission • •. - ;. :Z . � _t <..wi..i . . t r... -, ... n , wvv ..S .w _ r .-,..0 .,.,. ..a ... ..,... a_... _ .4'4_ 281 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 7, 1990 1� E ;1Herman Oligschlaeger Citizen Bob Robuck Financial I' v George Flexsenhar Citizen # # # !I Committee on Housing Concerns Name Address Ward Phone 4 1 Marjorie Andrews 309 Sterling Price 3 H - 893-2822 I W - 634-2623 1 Fr. Hugh Behan 605 Clark Avenue 5 H - 893-2733 W - 635-9127 David Brizendine 418 Oak Valley Ct 3 H - 893-6352 W - 635-0521 Rob Dallmeyer III 1426 l;aaut Millar 1 H - 634-7990 W - 634 -2122 Peter DoStmono 1927-A W. Main 3 H - 635-8806 W - Sheila Logan 010 Lafayette 5 Norma Meyer 2406 Grountrue 1 I - 635-6451 Alfred Schmitz 1004 Eaantl-and Dr 5 U - 635-2394 W - 636-9661 Two people from Ward 2 : Two people from Ward 4 I Note: lThe individuals listed above have not been contacted; after ,, suggestions for Ward 2 and Ward 4 are known, each person will be j' contacted. 1 ii Iii 11 It was brought to the attention of the Council that Councilman 44� I Woodman had not been listed as a member of the Finance Committee i hand that Councilman Haake had not been listed as a member of the t, i I I ' ry i( 44 , 1, 41` yi-ii;rzs: .:Ti^th, �;hi# A �.. a cK; s o.� "# di.a t-.ti._w. �'ts'�,;°�� ,� s.'it7 ;'+-, `S „3M"��+5.. t t .Y �: t�{�,>` i a `}- 7 R-*s. ' �} ,�„,.,x 'z4•rr,s. o.:�....t ._..,...,:„s.C_ ;-Y..,. � _-•s..v..;r„.,:.,k+.s:”✓.•.�.sEa�'�,' „' lari . z„ t,.. r Z § A w �i ry « ',3' .may f�� 2 8 2 r;er,:p; REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 7, 1990 rk 4!ri 41,. r r _ � _ _ i �wLr ��i1- If Public Works Committee. Mayor Gardner stated these errors would . t.. be corrected. ; ' . Councilman Mason moved approval of the corrected appointments. Councilman Haake seconded the motion and it was approved. a € ; BILLS INTRODUCED: '1 om .�„w n „dBill 90-13 , sponsored by Councilman Owens, entitled: �.� AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE `s . '` , MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI " _ '_ DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR AN HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND AND GRANT AGREEMENT. l °, Bill 90-13 was read first and second time by title and ordered ':' `` distributed to members of the Council. - Bill 90-14 , sponsored by Councilman Voile, entitled: s ' AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , AMENDING CHAPTER I 4 2, SECTION 2-46 (REGULAR OR `>T11N,i)lUG_COMMTTTl,FS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , BY DELETING Tlll.: COMMITTEE ON BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS. '1 f ' { Bill 90-14 was read first and second time by t t .iti. and ordered 11 l 0 r' distributed to members 01 the council .. sE # sr Bill 90-15, sponsored by Councilmen Scheulen & Woodman, entitled: F , AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE j, , MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH EDWARD D. JONES 11 & COMPANY FOR FINANCIAL CONSUI- !'ING TN THE SALE OF PARKING REVENUE jl BONDS . : Bill 90-15 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council . Councilman Mason announced that due to a conflict of interest he would not be voting or partaking in any of the discussion on this bill. Councilman Scheulen requested a suspension of the rules for this bill . Councilman Feldman questioned if the Company being considered as Consultant would be able to function as a financial interest after the consulting aspect had been completed. Marty Brose, Director of Transportation, stated that the Company would still be able to act as Underwriter if the City chose them for that function. Councilman Feldman stated he had received several calls expressing concern over this factor and did not see why the Council needed to 2 8 3 1.': '/t'r REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 7, 1990 suspend the rules. Mr. Brose stated the City needed to proceed with the issuing and selling of the Bonds so that work could begin on the garage. After further discussion on the lack of information the Council had received on this issue and the need to have the Finance Chairman included in future discussions, Councilmen Halsey, Gordon and Feldman objected to the suspension of the rules. Councilman Voile stated that the Council does not receive as detailed information when awarding contracts for professional services as they do for the purchase of equipment and felt this should be corrected. Councilman Scheulen stated that the Finance Committee has not made a practice of reviewing every contract and he did not believe that had been the o: Iginal purpose of the Finance Committee. Councilman Haake stated that he felt two or three Council members should have been included in the discussions and review of the proposals for this contract. Councilman Halsey stated this was a particular cane and involved large sums of money and there should be more Council input. Mayor Gardner requested Councilmen Scheulen, Feldman and Halsey to meet with staff to discuss this proposal and contract. H 4 4 Bill 90-16, sponsored by Councilman Woociman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , AU'T'HHORI'ZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE UTILITIES EASEMENTS TO UNION ELECTRIC COMPANY, UNITED TELEPHONE COMPANY, AND T.C. 1 . CABLEVI;ION, INC. FOR THE CAPITAL DISTRICT-REGIONAL WEST, DOWNTOWN UNDERGROUNDING PROJECT AND TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS CONNECTED THEREWITH. Bill 90-16 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council . ' BILLS PENDING: Bill 90-1, sponsored by Councilman Voile, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY AMENDING SECTION 4-17 (PUBLIC,. CON,S.UMPTION) AS IT PERTAINS TO CITY PARKS. Bill 90-1 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11402 . tt� Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, Veile, Vincent, and Woodman. is !•;= ..d`=:,-; i j :'i i ,it :.: y ,,:,`' -.`, 4:_' --' ' :-' ,-r,,- ---s t 13•A.?. .`c ,!-A,.,, i i.. {, -`.. c .i. , ±t a,, .,�.,- a; ita,1 -,! '�!t''`s,,-a,r F_. .. - ;"-�-.� r �..‘ Tay *a> 34. .£, 284 .r • REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 7, 1990 , i" "" rw -__';:i: .1112 1Firiti�� ll:�i:) _IFAAi _ — r um -- ---- 11I► :;�r1r -__�_��_F_ X1)1 Nay: None. x # # # ,. f rt Bill 90-2 , sponsored by Councilman Mason, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE !I ;, OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY DELETING SECTION 18-114 11 ' (UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPONS) AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION 18-114 IN LIEU I, { THEREOF. ' Councilman Mason has announced this bill would be withdrawn. ' # # # J Bill 90- 3 , sponsored by Councilman Halsey, entitled: ii I AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , PROPOSING ,I III AMENDMENTS TO SECTIONS 3 . 2 AND 4 . 1 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , LIMITING INDIVIDUALS TO EIGHT YEARS 1 CONSECUTIVE SERVICE AS A MAYOR OR COUNCIL MEMBER AND PROVIDING FOR Ij A TRANSITION OF CURRENT ELECTED OFFICIALS. :i ! Bill 90-3 was read third time by title, placed on final passage. !I ` Councilman Halsey reviewed for the Council the history for this i bill. and the next two to follow. Councilman Owens stated her II .': ,, 111 opposition to this bill saying it". was an affront to the voter's II .a; ;, intelligence. Councilman Hooke stated his iaereement: with t j Councilman Owens. I i Councilman Owens moved to amend Section 1 , Article 4 . 1. (b) the , second paragraph to read as i of 1 own: Provided, however, that any Mayor or Council member !I completing his or her fourth term (twelve years) shall not be eligible for re-election. Councilman Feldman seconded the amendment. Councilman Voile spoke `l against the amendment and the bill . Councilman Veile stated that i while there may bo a need for some new blood on the Council , the II voters were quite capable of making that decision. Councilman I Voile stated that if the amendment was approved, the Council would lose some very valuable experience which was also needed. After some discussion, Councilman Owens informed the Council she '' agreed with Councilman Veile and her purpose in proposing the amendment was to make the Council aware of the loss of valuable experience that could occur. Councilman Owens withdrew her amendment and Councilman Feldman withdrew his second. As there was no further discussion, Bill 90-3 was defeated by the following vote. 4 ;I I 1 I 285 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 7, 1990 Aye: Feldman, Halsey, and Mason. Nay: Gordon, Haake, Owens, Scheulen, Veile, Vincent, and Woodman. # # # Bill 90-4, sponsored by Councilman Halsey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO SECTIONS 3 .2 AND 8 .2 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHANGING THE COMPOSITION, ELIGIBILITY, NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL. Councilman Bill 90-4 was read third time by title, and placed on final passage. Councilman Owens stated she was opposed to this bill. Councilman Owens informed the Council she felt the cost for running a campaign for the entire city would be exorbitant. Councilman Scheulen stated his agreement with Councilman Owens and expressed some unique problems the representatives of the first and second wards have connected with the prison. Bill 90-4 was defeated by the following vote. Aye: None. Nay: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, Voile, Vincent, and Woodman. ft # # Bill 90-5, sponsored by Councilman Halsey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO SECTIONS 3. 3 AND 4 . 2 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AS IT PERTAINS TO COMPENSATION FOR THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS. Bill 90-5 was read third time by title, and placed on final passage. Councilman Haake stated his opposition to this bill . Councilman Haake stated that he felt it could become very difficult to determine accurate city expenses. Councilman Gordon stated he felt the paperwork involved in keeping track of expenses would be costly, both to the Councilmen and to City personnel. Councilman Scheulen stated that he felt to eliminate the salary might keep some qualified persons from running for office who could not afford to have the expense of a campaign and the expenses incurred in the job if there were not some type of reimbursement. Councilman Halsey moved to amend Section 1, 3. 3 to read as follows: There shall be one thousand two hundred dollars ($1, 200.00) annual compensation for the office of Council Member, but each Council Member shall be reimbursed for t r .♦ tr- ..v....`ii."'a. ...t.. .. .'. ..:. 3-...:. -..�.,...... .. .....«...w i.S.' �Yt i,.,,,t,T,.,. 4 ,_..._.. J. . ,.. b�rKrt 2 8 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 7 , 1990 actual expenses incurred while fulfilling the duties of the office. P and, Section 1, 4. 2 to read as follows: There shall be one thousand five hundred dollars ($1, 500. 00) annual compensation of the office of Mayor, 1 but the Mayor shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred while fulfilling the duties of the office. Councilman Veile seconded the motion. Councilman Veile informed the Council he was against the amendment and against the bill. Councilman Veile stated that this bill would create a tremendous amount of paperwork for both council and staff. Councilman Veile stated it could also lead to political difficulties, allowing tr opponents to question and challenge all expense vouchers. The amendment was defeated by the following roll call vote: Aye: Halsey. Nay: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Mason, Owens, Schoulen, Voile, Vincent and Woodman. After further. discussion, Councilman Hawke called for the question. Councilman Mason seconded the call and it wan approved. Bill 90-5 wan defeated by the following vote: Aye: Halsey. Nay: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, Voile, Vincent, and Woodman. # # # Bill 90-6, sponsored by Councilman Owens, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON BY REPEALING THE DEFINITION OF mminvisIoN AS FOUND IN SECTION 33 . 2 , DEFINITIONS, AND ENACTING A NEW • DEFINITION IN LIEU THEREOF. Bill 90-6 was read third time by title placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11403 . Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, Veile, Vincent, and Woodman. Nay: None. # # Bill 90-7, sponsored by Councilman Scheulen, entitled: 287 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 7, 1990 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH HOOD-RICH, INC. , FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES IN CONJUNCTION WITH FIRE STATION NO. 5. Bill 90-7 was read third time by title, placed on final passage. Councilman Voile questioned Fire Chief Bob Rennick why staff had chosen a Springfield firm over a local firm. Chief Rennick stated that eight firms had responded and three had been interviewed. Chief Rennick stated the criteria had been a combination of cost and experience with fire stations. Chief Rennick stated the staff involved in the interview process had used an evaluation format provided by Purchasing. After further discussion, Councilman Scheulen requested this bill be placed on the Informal Calendar and staff submit a formal written report to the Council at the next meeting. Councilman Feldman stated that Council might need to set a policy to inform staff of how they wish to handle those types of situations in the future. Councilman Gordon stated that staff needs to involve at leant one or more of the Council when the Council are the ones that have to make the decision. Councilman Scheulen stated that the issue was choosing local firms over outside firms. Councilman Scheulen stated that the Council wants to deal with local firms and when staff requests them to choose an outside firm, they need to let the Council know why they want them to choose that firm. # # # Bill 90-0, sponsored by Councilman Haako, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY AMENDING SCHEDULE J (, „Hg ,pRO1 Im OF SECTION 19-401 BY ADDING A PORTION OF BECK STREET. Bill 90_8 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11404 . Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, Veils, Vincent, and Woodman. Nay: None. # # # Bill 90-9, sponsored by Councilman Mason, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DELAWARE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT INCLUDING THE USE OF THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN. 288 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 7, 1990 Bill 90-9 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11405. ij Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, 1 1 Veile, Vincent, and Woodman. 1 Nay: None. # # # Bill 90-10, sponsored by Councilman Veile, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE n OBTAINING OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF IMPROVEMENTS TO WASHINGTON PARK, INCLUDING THE USE OF THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN. Bill 90-10 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11406. Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulon, Voile, Vincent, and Woodman. Nay: None. 1111 # # # Bill 90-12 , sponsored by Councilman Scheulen, entitled: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE RESULT OF THE BOND ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ON APRIL 3 , 1990, ON THE QUESTION i; WHETHER TO ISSUE THE PARKING FACILITIES REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY _. OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $6, 500, 000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE EXISTING PARKING GARAGE AND ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING AND IMPROVING OTHER PARKING FACILITIES AND RELATED EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING THE ACQUISITION OF ANY NECESSARY LAND, THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON SAID REVENUE BONDS 1! TO BE PAYABLE SOLELY FROM THE REVENUES DERIVED BY SAID CITY FROM THE OPERATION OF ITS PARKING FACILITIES, INCLUDING ALL FUTURE !; IMPROVEMENTS AND EXTENSIONS THERETO. 1 1 Bill 90-12 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the fallowing vote as Ordinance No. 11407 . Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, Veile, Vincent, and Woodman. Nay: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Councilman Gordon requested Councilman Larry Vincent request the Cable Quality Commission to question TCI about the possibility of 289 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 7, 1990 1 moving Channel 19 to a location that is clearer and where the entire program can be broadcast without interruption. Councilman Scheulen informed the Council he had had an occasion to visit with a clerical employee of TCI and this employee had informed him that the stress level for those positions were very high. Councilman Scheulen stated this employee and others had been harassed in public places, such as the supermarket, in front of their children and other family members. Councilman Scheulen requested the public keep in mind the clerical employees do not set the policy for the Company and that while they may not like what TCI company is doing, they should not take it out on the employees of TCI. APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES: Councilman Gordon moved approval of the Executive Session Minutes of April 16, 1990. Councilman Voile seconded the motion and it was I approved. EXECUTIVE SESSION: An there wan no further buninons to come before the Council, Councilman Gordon moved the Council go into Executive Session to dincu€as Real Estate and Litigation an provided for in RSMo. 610.025 (1) . Councilman Haako necondod the motion and it wan approved by the following roll call vote: Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Hanko, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, Voile, Vincent, and Woodman. Nay: None. J; !' I !s