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Home My Public Portal About19900611 S 43S s . ,y; 307 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 11, 1990 A Regular Council Meeting of June 11, 1990, was called to order at 7: 30 P.M. with Mayor Louise Gardner presiding. Prayer was offered by City Administrator Dave Johnston. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Administrator Dave Johnston. The following Council Members were present: Present: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Owens, Scheulen, Voile, Vincent, and Woodman. Absent: Mason. A quorum was declared present. CONSENT AGENDA: The Consent Agenda consisted of the following items: a) Council Minutes of 6/4/90 b) Approval of the following bids: (Proposal) 1171 - Upgrade of Emergency Alerting System; Police 1175 - Sign Materials; Public Works/Street 0) Appointment to Jefferson City Police Department Probationary Data Processing 6 Telecommunications Operator - Lynne A. Sweet d) Renewal of Employee Assistance Program with Memorial Hospital for the period July 1, 1990 through July 31, 1991 BIDS IN EXCESS OF $25,000.00: 1176 - Parking Garage Rehabilitation; Dept. Transportation Mayor Gardner announced there would be no action taken at this time. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR: Mayor Gardner announced her intent to make the following appointments: t%r 308 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 11, 1990 .SIPS r a) Appointments to Boards and Commissions: Planning & Zoning Commission - Thomas G. Schwehn, Term to '; ( expire May 1994 I' Animal Rescue Advisory Commission - Dr. James Howard, Filling unexpired term of Dr. Greg Popp; Term to expire January 1992 BILLS INTRODUCED: ■ Bill 90-29, sponsored by Councilman Woodman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE !, MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND If REHABILITATION OF THE JEFFERSON CITY MUNICIPAL GARAGE. r 1 Bill 90-29 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council . 1( # # # I Bill 90-30, sponsored by Councilman Scheulen, entitled: I AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , AUTHORIZING THE I MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MONTGOMERY I ELEVATOR COMPANY FOR ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE IN CERTAIN CITY BUILDING;,. I Bill 90-30 was read l irut and second time by title and ordered distributed to members or the Council . I # # # Bill 90-31, sponsored by Councilman Scheulen, entitled: II AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH C & C LAWN CARE FOR CEMETERY MAINTENANCE IN FAIRVIEW AND WOODLAND CEMETERIES. j4 Bill 90-31 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council . { # # # ;i Bill 90-32, sponsored by Councilman Scheulen, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH TRISTAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC. , FOR THE UPGRADING OF THE EMERGENCY SIREN h CONTROL SYSTEM. Bill 90-32 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council. 1 I. 3pq {_- REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 11, 1990 # # # Bill 90-33, sponsored by Councilman Halsey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING THE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A PORTION OF GEORGETOWN ROAD. Bill 90-33 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council . # # # Bill 90-34, sponsored by Councilman Scheulen, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY TO BE SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OF SAID PROPERTY. Bill 90-34 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council . # # # Bill 90-35, sponsored by Councilman Voile, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN FOR PURPOSES OF CLEARING TITLE AND ELIMINATING A REVERSIONARY INTEREST TO HOUGH PARK. Bill 90-35 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council . # # # Bill 90-36, sponsored by Councilman Halsey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE UTILITIES EASEMENTS TO UNION ELECTRIC COMPANY, AND VACATE AN EXISTING SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT ON BEHALF OF VON HOFFMAN PRESS, INC. , AND TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS CONNECTED THEREWITH. Bill 90-36 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council. BILLS PENDING: Bill 90-21, sponsored by Councilman Halsey, entitled: 1, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE i, MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON ASPHALT COMPANY FOR THE 1990 OVERLAY PROJECT. ! 90-21 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, ; it 1 r 310 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 11, 1990 ud passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11416. Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Owens, Scheulen, Veile, I Vincent, and Woodman. Nay: None. # # # Bill 90-22, sponsored by Councilman Halsey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MUSSELMAN & HALL CONTRACTORS, INC. , FOR THE 1990 SLURRY SEAL PROJECT. Bill 90-22 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11417 . Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Owens, Scheulen, Voile, Vincent, and Woodman. Nay: None. 4 # # Bill 90-23 , sponsored by Councilman Halsey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH J.M. FAIIEY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. , FOR THE 1990 COLD MILLING PROJECT. Bill 90-23 WAS road third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote du Ordinance No. 11416 . Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, IIa1my, Owens, Scheulen, Voile, Vincent, and Woodman. Nay: None. 4 # # # Bill 90-24 , sponsored by Councilman Halsey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH RUSSELL & AXON, INC. , FOR INSPECTION SERVICES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ELSTON-ST. MARTINS INTERCEPTOR PROJECT. Bill 90-24 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11419. Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Owens, Scheulen, Veile, Vincent, and Woodman. Nay: None. # # # 3// REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 11, 1990 Bill 90-25, sponsored by Councilman Halsey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING A PORTION OF A PUBLIC ALLEY. Bill 90-25 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11420. Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Owens, Scheulen, Voile, Vincent, and Woodman. Nay: None. # # # Bill 90-26, sponsored by Councilman Woodman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON CITY HOST LIONS CLUB FOR A SECTION OF THE CITY PARKING GARAGE. Bill 90-26 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and paused by the following vote as Ordinance rho. 11421 . I Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Make, Halsey, Owens, Schoulen, Voile, Vincent, and Woodman. Nay: None. # # # Bill 90-27 , sponsored by Councilmen Woodman & Scheulen, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , AMENDING THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , BY APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE TRANSPORTATION SALES TAX FUND TO THE TRANSPOR'T'ATION DEPARTMENT. Bill 90-27 was read third time by title, placed on final passage. Councilman Veils asked what effect it might have on the price of the bus if the Council waited until September when a grant was received. Director of Transportation Marty Brose stated that the cost could be increased to $15, 000. 00 or higher. Mr. Brose stated that the handi-wheels project currently is operating with four very used pieces of equipment and that there was no guarantee these buses would last another year. Councilman Scheulen requested City Administrator Dave Johnston review for the Council the transferring of this money to the Transit Department. Mr. Johnston explained to the Council that when the Transportation Sales Tax had been passed and approved by the voters, it contained funds to replace six buses. Councilman Feldman questioned Mr. Brose as to what could happen if this bus was not purchased at this time. Mr. Brose stated that some of the d AMIN"' ■•■■■u■ ,ri.' �'.#:�'�'. 3."c,�n �: :rte- :s Y,•.-; g'.: : '1 n1•• ".JAS ""�. �4`, 'r^ ':S•''+ ..,'. ::'-::�::;.. _>:^r=••:,•,•.. �� qr, �'!F.,. ...? .I. •°'J_ S. .� „�y. .tl..:.�,t•. ...k1 i f%,^;.1~ ''`�'.. L...y {. r=r� w l };�^ ,�;?: t.,as. n i t �" '''ti' ?` ` :1•.e: ,' :. a x : .;z._ . _- 4VN„, w. :•' � 'Ns�'fcn + r.� .».� .a ..-d..j• a . k:\i�»+'at:.ti: K`: '.�x.c=•`..a.v +w.;:.s:..n..assuFt::•'%a,:.�+.bc.�a�.:•:6»a x:�sC'..,`1:aXass.s! .'s.. ,s,:;,4.t}S:_ ,._, a ..;. :,k,, f. 'ice..„. '' REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 11, 1990 current buses could become inoperable and services might have to F�,- be cut back. 4.-, r M, Councilman Voile stated it was his understanding that if the bus rxrrry ! was purchased at this time the City would be paying $35, 000. 00 for ;_!_# ,' one bus, but if the City waited and received a grant in September, ,w...-ii rr" ■1 they would purchase two buses for $20, 000 . 00. Councilman Voile was ;, ; ;±' d told this was correct. ,,';`` 1 After further discussion, Councilman Halsey moved to have this bill ` k ,l placed on the Informal Calendar for discussion at the work session. A ' Councilman Gordon seconded the motion. City Administrator Dave . ¢. Johnston stated that if this bus was not purchased by July 1, it '.'`' could not be purchased from State contract. r,4;, Viti !i After further discussion on this issue, Councilman Scheulen asked •, » t} i Mr. [arose what he estimated it would cost for rehabilitation of a I; bus that was in poor repair. After some discussion, Mr. l3rose , d stated he thought it could be done t.'or. $5, 000. 00 to $1.0, 000 . 00, but 1.. this was no guarantee the bus would still be operable longer than I a year. Councilman Haake asked if the maintenance records on these t:, vehicles had been excessive . Mr. I3rosr answered in the negative. FZ` After further discussion as to the benefits of waiting until. Mi' , September and the availability of a grant for- the purchase of. two . l mow= . ;` L buses as to the purchase ot: one bus at this time, Councilman Halsey : .me ', called for the Quet.t:ion. councilman Gordon :seconded the :�a 1 1 and j It WW1 approved . The snot ion to I)Iac:ee t.hi ;s biI1 on the 1n1:orma1 `'` Caidendar was defeated. 1 As there was no further discussion, H.i 1 1 90-27 was defeated by the s''. following vote. is Aye: Feldman, Owens, Vincent and Woodman. itNay: Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Scheulen, and Voile. I Councilman Feldman moved that between nuw and the purchase of the I; new buses, the Council receive quarterly reports from the , ! Transportation Department through the City Administrator Dave ! Johnston on how this decision of the Council has impacted the Handi-wheels service. Councilman Halsey seconded the motion and it was approved. � Councilman Scheulen moved that by the first meeting in July the Council have a full report on the bringing of a handi-wheels bus up to safe, and operable conditions as per the discussion of the Council at this meeting. Councilman Voile seconded the motion. ! Councilman Haake moved to amend the motion that only the 1 rehabilitation needed for safety and mechanical purposes be done. I Councilman Veile seconded the amendment. The amendment was it approved and the motion as amended was approved. I, II{ ,i ! 3 1 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 11, 1990 # # # Bill 90-28, sponsored by Councilman Gordon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH COLE COUNTY CONCERNING ANIMALS RUNNING AT LARGE IN COLE COUNTY AND • THE USE OF CITY FACILITIES AND PERSONNEL TO HANDLE SAME. Bill 90-28 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11422 . Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Owens, Scheulen, Veile, Vincent, and Woodman. Nay: None. RESOLUTIONS: Councilman Scheulen questioned if RS90-5 had to be approved according to a specific timetable or if it could be held over until the Council has had more time to review the Capital Improvements Program. As there was no specific timetable for approval, it was the consensus of the council to table this resolution until a later date. Councilman Voile stated he had some concerns regarding the monies being budgeted for the training site. Councilman Voile stated he was concerned about the necessity of all the items being included in the site and the total cost of the site. Councilman Voile moved that at some point before voting on the Capital Improvements Program the Council take a tour of the training site and have some discussion of the issue. Councilman Halsey seconded the motion. Councilman Halsey amended the motion to discuss the Capital Improvements Program at the work session. Councilman Voile seconded the amendment. Councilman Scheulen stated that a number of items regarding the budget and revenues are discussed in July and this might be the best time for the Council to review this Program also. The amendment was approved and the motion as amended was approved. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1 Councilman Vincent asked Public Works Director Mike Bates about any ' progress being made to assist the residents in the Isom Drive area with the problems they have had with flooding. Mr. Bates stated ' that a study was underway, but that it would take possibly thirty 1 6� -0 s u 'tw a:`�iay G'•-{.£fi'r:.1`�C' ' C,:ti i' :i .., "t ,s°'.',,,1 " -:*E � L :t "i:. 4'' "a '�. ' " r 3" � `�l a,MYZt ,fP tH �7w' ae,:t,W `; -p,--- it t�r -�t `'" ,�.r" ' k r i.� . � -: :":-,^s. c:.. 7t * Ef trw; ' yzp 't,'i i ,•1:t. 2.w.,.;,.s „as.`;.,. {as. -,„ ,,r. ...fie:. ,- 0-,1s3,4:4-,4,A,40,,, a,...k,.. >r9 iY�:3r'..RL ,. ,„..,K-'....•,.,. - :i -, " *_,,. 7.,,„ .. C`; REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 11, 1990 �,>x ht. I t aYS• -1 ' iffj to ninety days to complete and then would requi-a Council action `r!;, t- }j as to whether or not construction would begin this year. 43: fq. Councilman Vincent asked the possibility of the residents being ,r given sandbags to help guard against flooding. Mr. Bates stated ,; ,r . , that this was a possibility and that the site would be investigated , ,.. again in the next day or two. IP l Councilman Voile stated that the Parks and Recreation Commission it had met with the representatives of the softball tournament and :poe' }; that a suitable compromise had been reached. Councilman Voile 2 , r I stated he felt the representatives concerning the tournament had ;Hs been pleased with how the Parks and Recreation Commission had responded to their requests. 'r;; ,-11;` 4.^` k,4,—= ;is, Councilman Halsey requested Police Chief Gary Kempker to report to Y8'' the Council as to how the foot patrol is working in the areas designated by the Council at t:he lac:t meeting. Chief Kempker ,,,- .:1'.' .r; informed the Council that certain officers have been assigned to -- , this area and that the response e frem the citizens has been very 1t; this area s,• ., . r has , favorable. .. Counc.il.man 11al :►c�y r:ciclue!,t.t d then Council begin receiving t.he� 4--I 1;,”s' information the Appeint'.in nt.E. Review Committee receive!: on l:.h('. "�_.; r"9: individuals who are! being recommended ncied for appoint mentn to Board!: rd!: pax;, ., 2t't:;'rY and Comm.it.nlionn. N t , Councilman Schesul.en informed Police Chief Gary Kemlrker that he .:: .' would 1.i ke to be made aware of the types of v lolat: i onn that are being reported in the area the foot p,it:rol.n are being conducted . Councilman Feldman nt4a o t d he to 1 t the probl em Y being experienced : :"' in thin area at thin time were directly tied to some of the items I,- discussed concerning Code Enforcement and asked the Director of ' Planning & Code Enforcement what action had been taken on the , _';'' : establishing oi.` a conservation area. Mr. Benton reviewed for. the ;:=;I Council the history of some proposed legislation for the establishment of a conservation area and stated that at the request --] of Council a task force was being formed to assess the needs of the II community. I` h After further discussion, Councilman Feldman moved that the Council II have a report as to what the committee had done between now and the j next Council meeting. Councilman Halsey seconded the motion. Mayor Gardner stated that all of the individuals had been 11 contacted, but that she was waiting to hear from these individuals as to their willingness to serve on this task force. Councilman ' Feldman stated that the point of his motion was to encourage this project to be expedited. Councilman Feldman stated that he did not believe Council was progressing fast enough on this issue. Councilman Halsey moved to amend the motion to have the Mayor ii II II 1I i , - _ 315 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 11, 1990 rinform the Council by the next meeting what she was expecting this task force to do and the timetable for their action. Councilman Feldman seconded the amendment. The motion as amended was approved. Councilman Scheulen reminded the Council of the four bills that had been drafted regarding some code changes. Councilman Scheulen ' moved that the City Administrator Dave Johnston proceed with 1 putting these bills in ordinance form for Council action. Councilman Halsey seconded the motion and it was approved. APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES: , Councilman Gordon moved approval of the Executive Session Minutes of June 4, 1990. Councilman Haake seconded the motion and it was approved. 11Councilman Gordon moved the Council go into Executive Session to discuss Real Estate and Litigation as provided for in RSMo. 610. 025 (1) , and Personnel as provided for in RSMo. 610. 025 (3) . Councilman Halsey seconded the motion and it was approved by the following roll call vote: Aye: Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Owens, Schoulen, Voile, Vincent, and Woodman. Nay: Feldman. The Council adjourned from the Executive Session at 9 : 50 into a Work Session. At approximately 11 :45 p.m. the Council reconvened in open session and the meeting was adjourned. Ii I ii 316 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 2 , 1990 A Regular Council Meeting of July 2, 1990, was called to order at �� 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Louise Gardner presiding. Prayer was offered by Reverend Gary Baker, Pastor; Capital City Christian Church. h 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. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Mayor Gardner presented City Clerk Brenda Cirtin with a placque in 11 honor of her attaining her certification. ;I B it # Councilman Halsey introduced some visitors that are visiting d Lincoln University for the next two weeks that were present at the ;1 meeting. One of the visitors addressed the Council and stated the ! a o group consisted of private individuals who were executives and '1 II managers and were visiting the United States from Peru. PRESENTATIONS FROM GALLERY: City Administrator Dave Johnston reviewed for the Council the City's involvement in a program of turning yard waste into compost. Mr. Johnston informed the Council it was necessary to proceed to 1 the next step which would be a commitment of City funds, but that the amount was not yet known. Councilman Owens moved the mayor send a letter to the appropriate persons to move forward with this project for whatever amount is feasible. Councilman Veile seconded 1 the motion and it was approved. CONSENT AGENDA: The Consent Agenda consisted of the following items: a) Council Minutes of 6/11/90 & Special Council Meeting of 6/20/90