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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 3, 1991
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A Council Meeting of September 3 , 1991, was called to order at 7:00
P.M. with Mayor Louise Gardner presiding.
The following Council Members were present:
Present: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Scheulen,
Vincent, and Wrigley.
Absent: Owens, Woodman.
Councilman Scheulen moved the Council go into Executive Session to
discuss Personnel as provided for in RSMo. 610. 025 (3) , and to
waive the requirements of Sec. 2-69 (c) of the City Code.
Councilman Haake seconded the motion and it was approved by the
following roll call vote:
Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Scheulen, Vincent,
and Wrigley.
Nay: None.
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A Regular Council Meeting of September 3 , 1991, was called to order
at 7 : 30 P.M. with Mayor Louise Gardner presiding.
Prayer wan offered by Father Frank Westhoff of St. Peter's Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Administrator Dave
Johnston.
The following Council Members were present:
Present: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Scheulen,
Vincent, and Wrigley.
Absent: Owens, Woodman.
A quorum was declared present. ,'
PUBLIC HEARING:
A public hearing was held for the purposes of discussing a proposed
rezoning of a 2. 126 acre tract of land at 723 Schepker Lane from
RS-2, Single Family Residential, to RD, Two Family Residential.
There was no one present to speak either for or against the
I proposed rezoning. The public hearing concluded at approximately
7: 33 p.m.
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,,*. Councilman Halsey introduced Dr. Joe Simmons who introduced the
' i= three young ladies that were present at the Council Meeting. Dr.
q ,.Y. v Simmons explained to the Council that the following young ladies, .#,
,-. -h+ra all between the ages of 15 and 16, had participated in local , ,:
regional and national track competition: Angie Johnson, Dawn ,fib.
LYNiA; .r Larry, Julia Simmons, and Dawn Anthony. Dr. Simmons stated that k 3
these young ladies had won the regional competition and had placed
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gary 8th out of 18 teams on the national level . The Council commended •
,1-- --.. these young ladies for their hard work and their success.
_,..,,i;.- PRESENTATIONS FROM GALLERY:
', ,f, Mr. Dave Over. felt Executive Director of Missouri Business and
::-'; ',-'. Industry Recycling Program, spoke to the Council regarding a
't ' ` project his organization was going to bring to Jefferson City to
` ,_ t assist in the education of citizens on how to comport in their bark -0 0
'A,4--:t yards. Mr. Ovorfe.l.t stated that a trailer would be brought to .i,.:
�.,. a-s, Jeffor.^.on City on Sunday, September :1'; and have it here until .I. t;
`;`k :.,' Monday, September 1( Mr. Overfelt. stated that presentation:. would
,,a.zPk = be given on Sunday, at 2 : 00 pan. and 4 : 00 p.m. and on Monday at
axis 4 : 30 p.m. and 6 : 30 p.m. Mr. Ow er. t'cl t stated that it was theii`
Q k. intent to make prenontat. Ielm to the nth grade nt:unlent :; for n.
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Mr. OVOrfel t nt:.ited he w a s; currently working on a f i l m of different
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� ° connunien troughout the state 10r viewing on government OCCent; .
television to show what It being one in recycling. Councilman "7,
Scheulon questioned if any other information was going to be aired 7
on the public access channel . Mr. Ovarfelt stated he would
',.,:'_.z continue to seek for educational information that could be used on
the access channel. Councilman Scheulen stated he applauded Mr.
f Overfelt's approach, stating that he believed education to be the
key to the success of the City's solid waste program.
Councilman Feldman added his agreement with Councilman Scheulen's
comments and stated he hoped the media would follow up on Mr.
Overfelt's program. 1:
CONSENT AGENDA:
The Consent Agenda consisted of the following items: .
a) Council Minutes of 8/19/91
1 ) Approval of request from Councilman Feldman, Councilman
j ;! b A r Gordon and Councilman Halsey to attend National League of I'
'i Cities conference in Las Vegas - December 12-16
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c) Approval of Mayor's expenses for. August ,=-
d) Renewal of lease agreement with Lincoln University for
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property at Memorial Airport
e) Approval of the following bids:
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1271 - Rotary Mower, Department of Transportation/Airport tf ,
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1272 - Sodium Chloride, Public Works
1273 - Upgrade Scott Air Paks, Fire Department 5f .
1274 - Hydrates Lime, Public Works <,
Councilman Vincent questioned if there was enough monies in the F=,
Council budget to provide for the travel of three council members
to thl NLC Conference in Las Vegas. Mr. Johnston stated that only
a portion of the monies would need to come out of this years' ri,.
budget and the remainder could come from next years. 'i-'
After further discussion on the total cost of the trip and the
funding necessary, Councilman Feldman stated he had requested to
participate in the NLC Conference last year and had given up the
trip when the budget deficit occurred. Councilman Feldman stated
he desired to attend thin conference for the same reanon he had
wanted to attend last year, to attend the sensions on solid waste,
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After some discussion on Bid 1.271. - Rotary Mower, Councilman
Wrigley requested that in the future a brief denoription of what in
being paarchaned be given no the council has a better understanding
of the equipment. t:hsry aro receiving.
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Councilman Wrigley moved ,approval of the COnnent Agenda.
Councilman Masan :.seconded the motion and it was approved.
MINUTED/REPORTf3 RECEIVED AND FILED:
Mayor Gardner announced the fol-lowing minutes/reports had been
received and were on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Planning & Zoning Commission 8/8/91; Appointment Review Committee
8/12/91; Transportation Commission 8/20/91; Solid Waste Committee
8/21/91.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR:
Mayor Gardner requested Director of Public Works Chandra Russell to
explain to the Council the Federal Transportation Act. After a
brief explanation as to the benefits of this Act, Councilman
Scheulen moved that the Mayor write letters of support for the
passage of this bill to the appropriate persons. Councilman Haake
seconded the motion and it was approved.
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Mayor Gardner announced special festivities in conjunction with the `.
opening of the new Missouri River bridge on September 21 and 22 ,
1991.
Mayor Gardner announced a work session to be held on September 10,
1991, for the purposes of discussing housing concerns.
Mayor Gardner announced her intent to make the following
appointment to boards and commissions:
Environmental Quality Commission - Jean Stanford, (Replaces
B.J. DeLong) ; Term to expire 11/95
HILLS INTRODUCED:
Bill 91-66, sponsored by Councilman Woodman, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH TERRELL WRECKING 1
FOR THE DEMOLITION OF PROPERTY ON RAILROAD STREET IN NORTH
JEFFERSON CITY.
Bill 91-66 was read first and second time by title and ordered
distributed to members of the Council .
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Bill 91-67 , sponsored by Councilman , entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , CHANGING,
AMENDING, AND MODIFYING THE ZONING MAP OF THE ZONING CODE OF THE
CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY REZONING PROPERTY AT 723 SCHEPKER LANE FROM
RS-2, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, TO RD, TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL.
Bill 91-67 was read first and second time by title and ordered
distributed to members of the Council. Councilman Haake stated he
had been contacted by Councilman Woodman and requested to suspend
the rules on this bill . There was no objection to the suspension
and Bill 91-67 was read third time by title and placed on final
passage. After some discussion as to the width and condition of
the existing roadway, Bill 91-67 was passed by the following vote
as Ordinance No. 11630.
Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Scheulen, Vincent,
and Wrigley.
Nay: None.
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BILLS PENDING:
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Bill 91-57, sponsored by Councilman Woodman, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND ',
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APPROVING THE REPLAT OF LOT 5 OF JEFFERSON STREET COMMERCE PARK, A
SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON.
Bill 91-57 was read third time by title, placed on final passage,
and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11623 .
Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Scheulen, Vincent,
and Wrigley.
Nay: None.
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Bill 91-58, sponsored by Councilmen Halsey and Vincent, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, LEVYING AND
ASSESSING A SPECIAL TAX BILL AGAINST THE LOTS AND TRACTS OF LAND
FRONTING AND ABUTTING CHESTNUT STREET IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON,
MISSOURI, FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID ROADWAY.
Councill,an Halsey requested this bill be placed on the Informal
Calendar.
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Bill 91-59, sponsored by Councilman Halsey, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PROVIDING FOR THE
LEVY OF CITY TAXES AND ESTABLISHING THE RATE OF TAXATION FOR THE
CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, FOR THE YEAR 1991.
13i11 91-59 wan read third time by title, placed on final passage,
and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11624 .
Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Scheulen, Vincent,
and Wrigley.
Nay: None.
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Bill 91-60, 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 M, PARKING
PRQHIBITED AT CERTAIN TIMES (C) OF SECTION 19-401 BY THE DELETION
OF OBERMAN PLACE.
Bill 91-60 was read third time by title, placed on final passage,
and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11625.
Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Scheulen, Vincent, if
and Wrigley. 1,
Nay: None. 1
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'; Bill 91-61, sponsored by Councilman Vincent, entitled: '
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, TO AMEND THE CODE _' '"
-`t. OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, TO REQUIRE THE WEARING OF
>_+.: SAFETY BELTS OR CHILD RESTRAINTS BY DRIVERS OF AND PASSENGERS IN
-' ' CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES. ; ,;
Bill 91-61 was read third time by title and placed on final
.,, y passage. Councilman Wrigley questioned to what vehicles this bill ,
! : - would apply. Councilman Vincent stated it would be the same k,
; : vehicles that were cited in the State Statutes, which do not ."'`z1
include trucks and buses. Bill 91-61 was defeated by the following ?i<,.
vote: 4',i,-,`'
Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Vincent, and Wrigley. r' o
a Nay: Haake, Halsey, Mason and Scheulen.
Councilman Gordon asked Captain Kent Scr. ivner what: will happen now
since the City did not pass this bill . Captain Scrivner stated
that the officers will continue to go to State court as they ;,;
_ ` currently are. Councilman Vincent stated thin tai 1 1 would bring the ; w$
City Coders into compliance with State Statutes. Councilman alsnc.:c'nt
stated this bill would prohibit those cited for- this violation from .
having to go to two separate courts. After I`ua•ther di :.cu:s:sion of
thin hill and what it would accomplish, Councilman Vincent- :st.at od -'`
that he would rather nee the monies from these fines cfo into the ;f:c€;
City general revenue fund as opposed to the :state revenue fund. z
ti II if Bill 91-62 , sponsored by Councilmen Vincent and Ilaako, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MIDWEST
TOURS AND TRAVEL, INC. , F OR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 620 WEST MCCARTY.
Bill 91-62 was read third time by title and placed on final
passage. Councilman Haake asked what determined the difference in
the rent proposed by the vendor. Ms. Millie Twehous, President of
Midwest Tours and Travel stated that if an agreement with Kincaid
Coach Lines could not be reached, she would have been staffing the
Information Center for the City at her own expense and she could
not afford to do this. Ms. Twehous stated that she had reached an
agreement with Kincaid Coach Lines and would be able to staff the
Information Center. Bill 91-62 was passed by the following vote as
Ordinance No. 11626.
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IAye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Scheulen, Vincent, ,i
II and Wrigley.
Nay: None. I'
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Bill 91-64, sponsored by Councilman Halsey, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH LINSENBARDT
ELECTRIC FOR REPAIR OF ELECTRIC MOTORS FOR ALL CITY DEPARTMENTS.
Bill 91-64 was read third time by title, placed on final passage,
and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11627 .
Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Scheulen, Vincent,
and Wrigley.
Nay: None.
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Bill 91-65, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI , BY AMENDING SCHEDULE J, BARKING
' Qi I Iri`.EP, OF SECTION 19-401 BY ADDING A PORTION OF MONROE STREET
NORTH OF STADIUM BOULEVARD.
Bill 91-65 was read third time by title, placed on final passage,
and passed by the following vote an Ordinance No. 11626 .
Aye: Feldman, Gordon, 'leak°, Halsey, Mason, Scheulon, Vincent,
and Wrigley.
Nay: None.
INFORMAL CALENDAR:
Bill 91-51, sponsored by Councilman Woodman, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SAFETY KLEEN
CORPORATION FOR THE TRANSPORTING OF THE CITY'S HAZARDOUS WASTE TO
AN AUTHORIZED FACILITY.
Thie bill remained on the Informal Calendar due to the absence of
Councilman Woodman.
UNFINISEED BUSINESS:
Councilman Vincent asked Director of Transportation Marty Brose if
the contractor for the main parking garage was down to doing the
items on the punch list. Mr. Brose answered in the affirmative.
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" .4. ,.. Councilman Gordon stated that recently the Council had met with a
;.--; > number of citizens that were concerned about spr^ific problems
::.x¢, regarding crime and code violations in certain areas of the City. :"
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- Councilman Gordon stated this was a city problem that needed to be : 1~
7,tzei '1 treated as such Councilman Gordon moved that the Mayor appoint a v:
� Task Force to be so--chaired by the Chief of Police and the Cole
County Sheriff and to consist of the following members: City '
.3 Administrator, City Counselor, Mayor, all ten Council Members, f,.
" t 1 Director of Planning & Code Enforcement, Fire Chief, City
Prosecutor, Municipal Judge, Cole County Prosecutor, a designated :,•,
member from the Governor's Office and one citizen from each ward. wzt
n--z. Councilman Gordon further moved that the task force be charged with
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1. Identify problems facing our neighborhoods. r,
2 . Identify means of strengthening our law enforcement by
1 , t committing more of our resources in these problem areas. : •.
' '_f 3 . Review our law enforcement ordinances and penalty
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; 4 . Review our building code ordinances and strengthen these
i ordinances if necessary.
r 5. Expand the CAC.;A Program (Cap.i.tal. Arf.a Community Service
{ 4 i " Program) by using the individuals in the program in the ;. >.
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councilm,ui Ilal.:aey seconded the motion.
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Mayor Gardner: :stated that the Charter did not al low the Council to
.: dictate to the Mayor who should be appointed to Commi.tteeu.
Councilman Gordon stated ho wan not attempting to dictate who
should be appointed, but that was recommending the individual:: in
the positions listed be appointed for their expertise in this area.
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After questioning City Counselor Allen Garner about the limitations
on the Council concerning the appointment of Ad Hoc Committees,
Councilman Wrigley stated that he agreed with Councilman Gordon and .,:
encouraged the Council to pass this motion and the Mayor to give
serious consideration to this task force.
I! After some discussion of the role of this task force in conjunction
with the Housing Concerns Committee, Councilman Halsey stated he
felt this task force would deal more with law enforcement as
opposed to housing concerns.
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The motion was approved.
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Councilman Vincent requested that Bill 91-66 be reconsidered at '!
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4 this time and requested the rules be suspended for this bill.
Councilman Vincent stated that this building has been on fire on
two separate occasions and the Fire Department was concerned about
the safety of the surrounding area There was no objection to
reconsidering this bill or suspending the rules and Bill 91-66,
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH TERRELL WRECKING
'y4 FOR THE DEMOLITION OF PROPERTY ON RAILROAD STREET IN NORTH
JEFFERSON CITY, was read third time by title, placed on final
passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No 11630.
Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Halsey, Mason, Scheulen, Vincent,and Wrigley.
Nay: None.
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NEW BUSINESS:
Mayor Gardner began to read a portion of her budget address and
City Administrator Dave Johnston distributed the proposed 1991-92
operating budget to the Council. Councilman Feldman, Councilman
Vincent and Councilman Halsey left Council Chambers during this
time and the meeting was recessed for lack of a quorum.
The meeting reconvened at approximately 8 : 50 p.m. The Mayor
completed reading a portion of her budget statement and recommended
the Finance Committee meet as soon as possible to begin work on the
budget. Finance Committee Chairman Randy Halsey stated he would be
setting a date for a Finance Committee meeting at a later time.
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Mayor Louise Gardner stated she agreed with the Search Committee
for a Finance Director and introduced to the Council Mr. Charles
(Chuck) Pierce and stated with their approval she would be
appointing him as the Finance Director. Councilman Halsey moved
approval of the appointment, Councilman Wrigley seconded the motion
and it was approved.
ADJOURN:
As there was no further business to come before the Council,
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Councilman Halsey moved the meeting be adjourned. Councilman
!: Gordon seconded the motion and it was approved. The meeting was
jj adjourned at approximately 9: 05 p.m.
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