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Home My Public Portal About19910204 •4ta 1 r 44; t tY.t'.... ..``L t ''.lY}°. z. a=ia:.:.t 1 :'>•, '�` s�, ?� ,�. µ. W . ,..._ ...f...r.r.� .. -- ., n.. .,, - ., .�s.-_ r._ .. s , c.r.-s __.. ,._.....,. .r. ,. ,.,,..,,. ,.. 21 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 4, 1991 A Council Meeting of February 4, 1991, was called to order at 7:00 P.M. with Mayor Louise Gardner presiding. The following Council Members were present: Present: Feldman, Gordon, Halsey, Owens, Scheulen, Veile, Vincent, and Woodman. Absent: Haake and Mason. Councilman Gordon moved the Council go into Executive Session to discuss Real Estate as provided for in RSMo. 610.025 (2) , and to waive the requirements of Sec. 2-69 (c) of the City Code. Councilman Woodman seconded the motion and it was approved by the following roll call vote: Aye: Feldman, Gordon, H. ey, Owens, Scheulen, Voile, Vincent, and Woodman. Nay: None. A Regular Council Meeting of February 4, 1991, was called to order at 7: 30 P.M. with Mayor Louise Gardner presiding. ' Prayer was offered by Father Hugh Behan, Catholic Chancery Staff. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Adminintrator Dave Johnston. The following Council Members were present: Present: Feldman, Gordon, Haako, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, Voile, Vincent, and Woodman. Absent: None. A quorum was declared present. PUBLIC HEARING: The first item on the Agenda was a public hearing regarding the petition requesting voluntary annexation submitted by Missouri State Employees' Retirement System (MOSERS) . Tom Benton, Director of Planning and Code Enforcement distributed to the Council the , Determination on the Proposed Voluntary Annexation of Property . , r - _ ■ , : Y ssouri State Em•to ees •e _ -melt S ste u . (A copy is included with these minutes and shall remain a permanent part of the record) . Mr. Benton reviewed for the Council portions of the determination and presented to the Council via an overhead projector, a map showing where the current City limits lie, the existing sanitary sewer lines and the proposed extensions of West 1' i ;.N un5:;;;PPP+++..'vS.Jc�h.tl 44:.;ki:�i.,s,. .v. s. ,a+a..,�.h:,v.,.o->.fx.wn...',....t. :, t s.:::_.. ,�. � ,�.-., ,_...- t.e<r4... ..... ,... ... .r,A.�,.-?."'.'- - r. .: .. 4 xvs.vs. X t.,, �Y ,c REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 4, 1991 Edgewood, Wildwood and the 179 Extension _.' Mr. Benton indicated on the map where Fire Station 5 is to be F ' 3b }<p; located in relation to the property and stated that a pumper truck .., i �ys can service this area Councilman Haake questioned what the =:;";: r <:.' -4 response time would be from Fire Station 5, prior to the completion of West Edgewood and was informed by Fire Chief Bob Rennick that it would be approximately 3 to 5 minutes. ° �;' pP Y a ' Mr. Benton stated that the current zoning for the property is RS-1 ``=: and that MOSERS has been made aware that any requests for rezoning - must follow proper channels, starting with the Planning and Zoning Commission and obtaining final approval from the City Council . n{' Mr. Kirby Smith, Real Estate Analyst for MOSERS, stated that MOSERSr'rrT desired annexation by the City for three reasons: a) Land use protection for the surrounding site, b) enjoy municipal services to the site, and 3) they desire to build a state office building at the site and it must be located in the City limits. Mr. Smith stated that MOSERS had contracted with a firm to produce a land use plan for the area and that this plan should be completed in the spring. Mr. Smith stated that at time they would proceed through the proper channels for any rezoning changes that might be desired. As there wore no further questions from the Council , the Public Hearing concluded at approximately 7: 50 p.m. PRESENTATIONS PROM GALLERY: Mr. Cleophus Jones, 517 Roland Street, requested to speak to the Council concerning a problem he is experiencing in his aro . Mr. Jones stated that the trash trucks have caused the sidewalk in front of his house to buckle. Mr. Jones stated that the City had repaired this area a few years ago, but that the weight of the trucks on this area have caused the sidewalk to raise above his driveway. Mr. Jones requested the City investigate what has caused Z this problem and take steps to correct the problem. Mr. Jones also requested the City assist the residents in keeping the area clean. , Mr. Jones stated that he enjoys living in the area and having the students around, however, they leave trash in the yard and the , street and that the neighbors are continually cleaning up this area. Mr. Jones requested the City assist in keeping the streets ° clean and free from trash. 11 il CONSENT AGENDA: The Consent Agenda consisted of the following items: a) Council Minutes of 1/22/91 , s r'. S� 23 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 4 , 1991 b) Execute Amendment ,#2 to the City of Jefferson Employee Health Care Plan c) Approval of following bid: 1222 - Tandem Truck with Dump Bed; Public Works/Street d) Appointments to Boards and Commissions Cable Quality Commission - Bob Hyder, Term to expire 6/93 ; Randall Hughes, Term to expire 6/92 Library Board - Gary Markenson, Term to expire 6/92 Plumbing Board - Jerry Kramp (Reappointment) , Alfred Schmitz (Reappointment) , Pat Schulte (Reappointment) ; Terms to expire 12/91 Electrical Board - Bob Stokes (Reappointment) , Term to expire 12/93 Animal Rescue - Annette Clark (Reappointment) , Steve Meredith (Reappointment) ; Terms to expire 1/94 Equal Employment opportunity committee - Jacqueline Horton (Reappointment) , Hal Rohrer (Reappointment) ; Terms to expire 12/92 ; Police Personnel Board - Colleen Gasman (Reappointment) , Reg Woods (Reappointment) Terms to expire 1/94 U.U.0. Jefferson City Commissioning Committee - John Miller, Mary Ann Reuter, Charles McGeorcle, John Hula, James Strong, Melody Green, Representative Carl Vogel (State Legislature) , Marty Asel (Chamber/CVI3) , Current U.S. Navy Representative Councilman Feldman questioned the reason for the recommendation made by staff on Bid No. 1222 . Councilman Feldman stated that the City Council had clearly indicated their desire for local preference and stated that Al Shoppers was clearly the lowest bidder. Mike Bates, Director of Public Works, stated that the Department was recommending the lowest bid that met the minimum specifications. Mr. Al Wagner, Al Shoppers Motor Company, stated they had bid a vehicle they had in stock. Mr. Wagner stated that their bid met a majority of the specifications. Mr. Bates reviewed for the Council the procedures that had been followed in developing these specifications and informed the Council as to the reason that air conditioning was considered an option. After further discussion, Councilman Gordon moved approval of Bill 1222 as recommended by Public Works. Councilman Halsey ti''ti��rS<5,��T,.e:pz{�,t......u..:, t....:. 1.:_;-, .. ....: .. ..:s.l'. ,.a..e. r:✓J...,..cEd.i..}.a ,._....a..,�Et::.?'..:.+c.,. .'..e°,. ,... ....� s._..,.�,. ,.- k�., .. .. ....x� >..,..... ,.z ...� ,.. �.4,.iLW''. 24 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 4, 1991 I seconded the motion. Councilman Feldman stated that the Council �. had gone on record stating they desired local preference be a factor in awarding a bid and that he would like that to be considered at this time. Councilman Scheulen stated that while the business (Carroll-Rehma Motors) might be located outside the city limits, the owner lived in Jefferson City and that the taxes received from this sale would go to Jefferson City. The motion was approved with Councilman Feldman casting the only dissenting vote. Councilman Feldman moved that all appointments to Boards and Commissions be tabled until after April elections. Councilman Halsey seconded the motion. After a determination that a motion to table does not allow for discussion, Mayor Gardner requested a roll call vote on the motion. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, an, Voile. Nay: Haake, Vincent and Woodman. Councilman Vincent moved approval of the remaining items on the Consent Agenda. Councilman Scheulen seconded the motion and it was approved. MINUTED/REPORT:3 RECEIVED AND FILED: Mayor Gardner announced the following minutes/reports had been received and were on file in the office of the City Clerk. Parks & Recreation Commission 12/10/90; Parks & Recreation Commission Activities Committee 1/8/91; Board of Adjustment 1/8/91; Equal Employment Opportunity Committee 1/15/91; Planning & Zoning Commission 1/17/91 Reports: Parking Garage Recommendations; Productivity analysis; Estate of Mary Heinrichs ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR: Mayor Gardner announced that on March 15, 1991, at 7 : 30 p.m. the Chamber would be hosting a breakfast for the City Council. Mayor d Gardner announced this would be held at the Chamber and would be the annual report to the Council. Councilman Halsey questioned a portion of City Administrator Dave 14-13,0 25 f'.7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 4 , 1991 4 , Johnston's Informal Report regarding work that was being conducted 4, on Adrian's Island. Mr. Johnston stated that the master plan had been approved by all the parties involved and that the Department of Conservation was currently thinning out some of the trees. ,14 Councilman Halsey stated that the Council had passed a motion stating that no City funds were to be expended on this project without further Council approval . Councilman Halsey asked Mr. ; N7 Johnston if any City funds, equipment or personnel were being expended or utilized on the project at this time. Mr. Johnston stated that no City funds, equipment or personnel were being utilized on the project at this time. BILLS INTRODUCED: Bill 90-150, sponsored by Councilman Woodman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , BY AMENDING ARTICLE V, TAXIcApia, OF CHAPTER 34 , TRANUQBMIQH, AS IT PERTAINS TO RATES AND CHARGES. Dill 90-150 was read first and second time by title and ordered : distributed to members of the Council. , - Bill 90-151 , sponsored by Councilman Woodman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF jEFFERSON, MISSOURI , BY AMENDING SCHEDULE 1' (TWQ ummenyil ,o) OF SECTION 19-401 BY ADDING A PORTION OF BOLIVAR STREET AND DELETING THE SAME FROM SCHEDULE Q (yOUJDUR PARK10) • Bill 90-151 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council. # # # Bill 90-152, sponsored by Councilman Gordon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, REPEALING ORDINANCE 11526 AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 35 (THE ZONING CODE) AND ENACTING A NEW ORDINANCE IN LIEU THEREOF. Bill 90-152 was read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council. BILLS PENDING: Bill 90-146, sponsored by Councilman Gordon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING AN ELECTION TO APPROVE THE EXTENSION OF THE CITY LIMITS THROUGH 2 6 /J� L REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 4, 1991 1, ANNEXATION. Councilman Gordon requested this bill be withdrawn at this time. # # # Bill. 90-147 , sponsored by Councilman Schoulen, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH STEVEN C. CARVER FOR CONSULTING SERVICES IN THE CAPITAL CITY WATER COMPANY RATE CASE. Bill 90-147 was read third time by title, placed on Eiial passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 115.03. Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Scheulen, Voile, Vincent, and Woodman. Nay: None. # # # Bill 90-148 , sponsored by Councilman Gordon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH STEVEN C. CARVER FOR CONSULTING SERVICES IN THE CAPITAL CITY WATER COMPANY RATE CASE. Bill 90-148 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11536. Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Schoulen, Voile, Vincent, and Woodman. Nay: None. # # # Bill 90-149, sponsored by Councilman Gordon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF "MALL RIDGE" ADDITION - SECTION 7, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 90-149 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11537 . ti Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Owens, Schoulen, 1 Veils, Vincent, and Woodman. Nay: None. ii INFORMAL CALENDAR: � Bill 90-142, sponsored by Councilmen Halsey and Vincent, entitled: ' AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, LEVYING AND 21 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 4, 1991 ASSESSING A SPECIAL TAX BILL AGAINST THE LOTS AND TRACTS OF LAND FRONTING AND ABUTTING FAIRMOUNT COURT AND FAIRMOUNT BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID ROADWAY. Councilman Halsey requested this bill be held over on the Informal Calendar. Councilman Vincent questioned the need for this bill to remain on the Informal Calendar. Councilman Halsey stated that he had been contacted by some individuals who had been out of town and were not able to respond to the letter sent to them by the Public Works Department. Councilman Vincent stated he had no objection to ` the bill remaining on the Informal Calendar. RESOLUTIONS: • Councilman Gordon moved approval of RS90-19 relinquishing the City's right to Federal Interest on two handi-wheels vehicles that had been declared surplus property. Councilman Halsey seconded the motion and it was approved. • # # # Councilman Haake moved approval of RS90--20 stating the intent of the Council to adopt the 1990 National Electrical Code. Councilman Halsey seconded the motion and it was approved. t # # # Councilman Gordon moved approval of RS90-21 stating the latent of the Council to adopt the 1990 BOCA Building Code. councilman Halsey seconded the motion and it was approved. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Councilman Halsey stated that he had been driving around in the first and fifth wards over the weekend and had a list of several buildings that were in violation of the codes, Councilman Halsey . stated this was not the first time he has asked Planning and Code • to rectify these problems. Councilman Halsey requested Planning and Code Enforcement Director Tom Benton to begin enforcing the codes in these areas and to begin to clean up some of the neighborhoods in these two wards. Councilman Halsey also requested City Administrator Dave Johnston to monitor this situation so the Council does not have to continually bring this issue up on the Council floor. 1i # # # is Councilman Gordon asked Director of Transportation Marty Brose to review his report on providing bus service to north Jefferson City. Mr. Brose stated that it was his determination that it would cost ,- . - 's 1 - 28 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 4 , 1991 the City approximately $30,000 to provide bus service to this area. Mr. Brose stated that he had not been contacted by any residents of Cedar City requesting bus servicn. Councilman Voile stated that former Cedar City had requested to be consolidated with Jefferson City so that they could have the services offered in Jefferson City. Councilman Voile moved Marty Brose provide the Council with a plan to provide bus service to north Jefferson City (former Cedar City) . Councilman Gordon seconded the motion and it was approved. 7 NEW BUSINESS: Councilman Voile informed the council the Federal Communications Commission had announced plans to conduct hearings regarding the regulation of cable television. Councilman Voile stated the FCC is working on rules to allow the cities to regulate cable systems. Councilman Voile moved the Council direct City Counselor Allen Garner to submit testimony to FCC in support of their proposed rules to allow cities to regulate cable television. Councilman Gordon seconded the motion and It was approved. Councilman Vincent stated that in the bills for cable television this month there in a questionnaire that all citizens are encouraged to till out and return to either 'FCI or City Hall . Councilman Scheulen questioned who had developed the questionnaire, stating that he had some problems with the way some of the questions 14.4d been worded. Councilman Vincent stated that the Cable Quality Commission had developed the questionnaire and that it had been reviewed by the attorneys for both the City and PCI . Councilman Vincent stated that the Commission would have liked to have sent a much more detailed questionnaire, but knew that they had to keep it fairly short in order for individuals to respond. • Councilman Halsey asked if the Commission would consider a telephone survey, if there is a low return on the written • responses. Councilman Vincent stated this might be an option, however, it would have to be considered by the Commission at a later time. Councilman Vincent encouraged all the citizens to take the time to fill out the questionnaire and return it to either City Hall or TCI. APPROVAL OP EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES: 11 Councilman Veile moved approval of the Executive Session Minutes of '1 January 22, 1991, 7 :00 p.m. session. Councilman Scheulen seconded • the motion and it was approved. 29 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 4, 1991 !, r Councilman Veils moved approval of the Executive Session Minutes of ; January 22, 1991, 9:30 p.m. session. Councilman Halsey seconded the motion and it was approved. ADJOURN: As there was no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Gordon moved the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Halsey seconded the motion and it was approved. The meeting ; adjourned at approximately 9:00 p.m. ty• • • it ji S • • 4� PG II