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Home My Public Portal About19920217 • . 276 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 17, 1992 A Regular Council Meeting of February 17, 1992 was called to order at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Louise Gardner presiding. i. Prayer was offered by City Administrator Dave Johnston followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The following Council Members were present: Present: Feldman, Gordon, liaake, Scheulen, Vincent, Woodman and • Wrigley. 4 Absent: Halsey, Mason and Owens. A quorum was declared present. , Mayor Gardner recognized Asst. Scoutmaster Chip Buckner and Boy Scouts Luke Harris and David Epema from Troop 10, Grace Episcopal Church, who were attending the City Council meeting as a requirement for a citizenship badge. PUBLIC HEARING: A public hearing was hold regarding rezoning of the easterly part of the proposed Executive Park Subdivialon from C-1, Neighborhood Commercial to PUD, Planned Unit Development. Tom Benton, Director of Planning and Code Enforcement, explained that the developer of this area had requested the zoning downgrade so that the entire development would have the same zoning classification. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY: Larry Rockers, 1120 Madeline St. , appeared before the Council to discuss the Plumbing Suction of the Code. Ile stated that ha had done some minor plumbing on rental property he owns and the City Plumbing Inspector had required that a licensed plumber redo the plumbing. (Union Electric, after hooking up utilities, had reported Mr. Rackera to the Planning&Code Enforcement Department.) Mr. Rockers felt that the Code was unfair since he was capable of making minor repairs to upgrade his property and yet the Code required that a licensed plumber be hired at additional cost to him. Tom Benton explained that the plumbing code in question was in force to protect renters from unsafe plumbing practices, however, an individual could make plumbing repairs to his own home. Mr. Benton agreed to meet with Mr. Rackers to discuss the Code so that misunderstandings did not occur in the future. CONSENT AGENDA: The Consent Agenda consisted of the following items: a) Council Minutes of 2/3/92 b) Monthly Financial Statement for January, 1992 ; i• • • 277 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 17, 1992 c) Appointments to Boards and Commissions: Fire Pension Board - Clyde Angle (reappointment), term to expire 8/94 d) Travel Expense Reimbursement for Mayor Louise Gardner - U.S. Conference of Mayors, January 21-26, 1992, Washington, DC. e) Appoin.went to Jefferson City Police Department - Reserve Police Officer, Derek A. Lehner. Councilman Gordon moved for approval of the Consent Agenda, second by Councilman Vincent and approved. APPROVAL OF BIDS OVER $25,000 1306 - VFD Controller (Tower Pump Update), Department of Public Works Councilman Woodman moved to award bid to French Gorleman Electric Co. , Columbia, Mo. , second by Councilman lIaake and approved. MINUTES/REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED: Mayor Gardner announced the following minutes and reports have boon received and wore on file in the office of the City Clerk. Minutes: Parka and Recreation Commission 1/13/92; Parks and Recreation Activities Committee Work Session 1/21/92; Pro-Active Prevention Committee 1/22/92; Parks and Recreation Park Properties Committee Work Session 1/23/92; Public Works & Planning Committee 1/27/92; Parks and Recreation Commission Public Relations Committee Work Swaim 1/27/92; Parks and Recreation Long Mango Planning Committee Work Session 1/28/92; and Board of Adjustment 2/11/92. Reports: Department of Transportation Monthly Report 11/91 & 12/91; Department of Public Works, Operations & Project Status Report 1/10/92 & 2/10/92; Police Department Monthly Activity Report 12/91 & 1/92; Department of Parks & Recreation Monthly Management Report 12/91; and Fire Department Activity Report 1/92. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR: Mayor Gardner announced that while on vacation she had dined aboard the USSJC Submarine and had photographs to show to those interested, She invited the Council and public to attend the Commissioning ceremony to be held on February 29, 1992 in Newport News, VA. U.S. Representative Ike Skelton will be the principal speaker as Mrs. Susie Skelton is the sponsor of the submarine. Details regarding the commissioning and travel arrangements can be made by contacting Bonnie Schroder at City Hall. . , 278 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 17, 1992 BILLS INTRODUCED: Bill 91-159, 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 THE EASTERLY PARTS OF LOTS 4 AND 5 OF THE PROPOSED EXECUTIVE PARK SUBDIVISION FROM C-1, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL, TO PUD, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT. Bill 91-160, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, RELINQUISHING A CERTAIN EASEMENT FOR STORM WATER SEWER PURPOSES ON PROPERTY LOCATED IN WESTWOOD SUBDIVISION IN JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI. Bill 91-161 , AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK '1'0 EXECUTE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 1 TO A STATE BLOCK GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF MISSOURI. Bill 91-102, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND (:ITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR GUIDANCE SIGNS WITH IBUICHER, WILLIS AND ItATI,I F F. Bill 91.163, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTIR)RIZIN(, THE MAY()I2 AND (;I'I'Y (:I,I.RK 'I'() I?XLCt)'Fli AN AMENDMLN'1"110 A CON STIttICTI(IN (:()N1'ItAC:T WITH IiE(;KERT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. 13111 91-169, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A LEASE FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL. AIRPORT WITH THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION. Bills 91-159 through 91-164 were read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to members of the Council. BILLS PENDING: B111 91-151, sponsored by Councilman Halsey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI TO ISSUE $3,575,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL REFUNDING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1992 (SCHOLASTIC INC. PROJECT), FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING AND REDEEMING ALL OF THE OUTSTANDING INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1983 (SCHOLASTIC INC. PROJECT) ISSUED TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO PAY THE COSTS OF PURCHASING AND CONSTRUCTING A PROJECT FOR SCHOLASTIC INC. , A NEW YORK CORPORATION; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUER TO ENTER INTO A TRUST INDENTURE AND A LEASE AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE '! ISSUANCE OF SAID BONDS; AND APPROVING CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUER TO TAKE CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF SAID BONDS. • 279 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 17, 1992 Bill 91-151 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11705: Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Scheulen, Vincent, Woodman and Wrigley. . Nay: None. Bill 91-152, sponsored by Councilman Woodman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH KUHLMAN DESIGN GROUP, INC. FOR THE PREPARATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. Bill 91-152 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11706: Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Menke, Schoulen, Vincent, Woodman and Wrigley. Nay: None. Bill 91-153, sponsored by Councilman Woodman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI DECLARING REAL PROPERTY TO BE SURPLUS, AUTHORIZING ITS SALE AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE A DEED. Bill 91-153 waa read third time by title, placed on final paumtge, and passed by the following vote an Ordinance No, 11707: Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haulm, Scheulen, Vincent, Woodman and Wrigley. Nay: None. Bill 91-154, sponsored by Councilman Woodman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTIIOItIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A LEASE WITH FISHER GRAIN FARMS FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURE PROPERTY AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. Bill 91-154 wan read third time by title, placed on final passage, and panned by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11708: Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Henke, Scheulen, Vincent, Woodman and Wrigley. Nay: None. Bill 91-155, sponsored by Councilman Woodman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR THE MASTER SITE LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION. Bill 91-155 wan read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11709: .S. .,cK•s l:x'•i 5\.:a.>:;_ i^a...i... ..- F...e..... .. �.. � _ ...w �nF..1 tY�a4?SC�fr'a...�Y`.n�-C�tlSh«� ...a.. ..l- ..... .r,.t��w�, t�4-..., .... ... -. . .. v.+.• ....... .. ...S..r r..f 280 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 17, 1992 Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Scheulen, Vincent, Woodman and Wrigley. Nay: None. Bill 91-156, sponsored by Councilman Halsey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE JEFFERSON CITY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Bill 91-156 was read third time by title. Councilman Feldman suggested tabling the bill to allow the Chamber of Commerce to send a representative to the next Council meeting to answer questions regarding economic development and the $50,000 expenditure. He moved to place the bill on the informal calendar, motion failed for lack of second. Councilman Wrigley stated that the Chamber had met with Council members during the budget process and had answered expenditure and economic development questions adequately, he moved to proceed with the vote second by Councilman Gordon and approved. The bill passed by the following vote as Ordinance No. 11710: Aye: Gordon, make, Schouten, Vincent, Woodman and Wrigley. Nay: Feldman. Bill 91-157, sponsored by Councilman Woodman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE UI" TIIE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, REPEALING SECTION 1-17 OF 'TIE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DEFINING THE EXISTING CITY BOUNDARY AND ENAC'T'ING A NEW SECTION PERTAINING TO THE SAME SUBJECT. Bill 91-157 was read third time by title. Councilman Woodtnan requested that this bill ho placed on the Informal Calendar. Bill 91-158, sponsored by Councilman Woodman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL DRIVE, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 91-158 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following veto as Ordinance No. 11711: Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Scheulen, Vincent and Woodman. Nay: None. Abstain: Wrigley due to conflict of interest. INFORMAL CALENDAR: t { Bill 91-121, sponsored by Councilman Haake, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2, j ADMINISTRATION, SECTION 2-46, REGULAR OR STANDING COMMITTEES, AS IT PERTAINS TO THE PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE. ..:%-::i,-e-+:v "rrir , t r r, : • ' i<4.,.,.-.Lb n. ...:,�'�.'...>� ..,-".q', ,�' ..i" � ..- .:.d r .. .v:h e +,w,�.+. .m«.:.:a+e.r,wa..ti.Wilac:a-.,..+.n�.=?.G;ia.�wx.`.:.r�. 4.5 ;�s!L f.Y . . . -✓t ..,,,..r t � rtAR 'ks�. .cis. .ems, d a��w .a, *-rtw...., �.s�..r:._,. .. ..�» .. �.�B .;�;' i 281 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 17, 1992 Councilman Haake requested this ordinance be held over on the Informal Calendar. ' Bill 91-139, sponsored by Councilman Woodman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI REPEALING SECTION ` 1-17 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DEFINING THE f, EXISTING CITY BOUNDARY AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION PERTAINING TO THE SAME SUBJECT. Councilman Woodman requested that this I ':: be held over on the Informal Calendar. Bill 91-140, sponsored by Councilman Woodman, 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 GENERALLY LOCATED WEST OF THE MAIN BRANCH OF WEARS CREEK AND NORTH OF THE WEST EDGEWOOD EXTENSION FROM RS-1 , SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, TO M-3, PLANNED INDUSTRIAL. Councilman Woodman requested that this bill be hold over on the Informal Calendar. Bill 91-143, sponsored by Councilman Woodman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 35, 'PHI `ZONING CODE, BY ADDING A SECTION WHICH PERTAINS TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION. Councilman Woodman requested that this bill be hold over on the Informal Calendar. 13111 91-148, sponsored by Councilman Halsey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING ORDINANCE 11497 OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO THE PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL BY AMENDING SECTION 14-9, OCCUPATIONAL INJURY LEAVE. Councilman Woodman requested that this bill be hold over on the Informal Calendar. RESOLUTIONS: Resolution RS91-23, Modicaro-Certified Hospice Project Support, was withhold duo to absence of sponsor, Councilman Owens. Resolution RS91-24, authorizing Charles A. Pierce, Director of Finance to sell surplus bonds, was approved by the Council. Resolution RS91-25, proclaiming February 29, 1992 as USS Jefferson City Day, was approved by the Council. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Parking Garage Mayor Gardner announced that the progress report on the New Jefferson Street Parking Facility construction was included in the packet. "'44:4^-j}: .mss 3. f. .i i E .*t»r,r � 44• �. 7. �*Jt.✓.r�ti?1:;tky;st�ri?: .:•e.,.'e...i.ry--•:1 r, 'v�wal.7.xrf�r::�..�..�.st f` li a -f...�..ti.. �; aw � t .A"� �. �U:tvais?�*:3t ._,. :,,�t'v ...z� ..ti.s�aw.-w.w:;:�' ;;�,..ra. +�la:?-✓tr,�r,...,�_.,i-. .7�a.ta. +^.s s='r 282 i'. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 17, 1992 '>it Commuter Air Service Study Councilman Gordon asked Marty Brose, Director of Transportation, to report on the commuter air service study. Mr. Brose reported that he had asked the consultant to review the remaining scope of work because Lake Ozark area had pulled out of the study at this time. When he receives the report from the consultant, he expects to 4- ` move forward with the next phase of work. Neighborhood Housing Conditions Councilman Wrigley asked Allen Garner, City Counselor, for a status report on the proposed ordinances dealing with demolition of derelict housing. Mr. Garner reported that he was In the process of reviewing the existing ordinances and preparing suggestions that were discussed at the last meeting. Councilman Wrigley further stated that he had asked for the sponsorship of ordinances dealing with neighborhood housing conditions and expected to receive them before they wore sent to the Pro-Active Prevention Committee for review. Cross Country Track Moot Bill Lockwood, Director of Parka and Recreation distributed a written report on the Cross Country Track Meet scheduled to be held at the Oak Hills Golf Course. The written report in in response to a request from the last Council meeting. NEW BUSINESS: Cable Cunlity_ Commission Councilman Vincent called attention to it letter to the editor of the Newt Tribune from disgruntled TCI subset ibex ablaut problems ho had with table TV and the totter wont on to nay that ho was looking forward to the Connell and TCI solving his �.` problems. Councilman Vincent wished make clear to the public that the Council had no control over the pricing structure that TCI cued. Federal legislation is pending but has; not panned that would allow municipalities limited regulation of pricing. However, the Cable Quality Ccnnsniumion had boon not up by the Mayor and approved by the Council to help remedy problems between citizens and TCI. Ile suggested that should a eutitoauer have a problem, ho first contact TCI and if they did not respond to the problem, he contact the Cable Quality Commission by calling City Hall, Allen Garner, City Counselor who la the staff person assigned to the Cable Quality Commission. Mayor Gardner stated that while in Washington she had talked with some Congressmen regarding this issue and reported that Senate Bill 12 had passed and House Bill 1303 was still pending. These bills would give the municipalities limited control over cable TV pricing structures. Public Access Channel Councilman Feldman discussed his opposition to having work sessions held prior to Council meetings without cameras present. He would like for a report from JCTV on the feasibility of having at least one camera cover the pre-meeting work sessions. Councilman Vincent voiced his support of the pre-Council work sessions. He felt that Council members had an opportunity at these sessions to ask questions of the department heads and to become better informed. 4 283 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 17, 1992 Councilman Schouten suggested that cameras be present at budget hearings to keep citizens better informed because many important decisions are made at that time. EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES: Councilman Gordon moved for approval of the Executive Session Minutes of 2/3/92, second by Councilman Haake and approved. i EXECUTIVE SESSION: Councilman Wrigley moved for the Council to go into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters. Second by Councilman Gordon and approved by the following vote: Aye: Feldman, Gordon, Haake, Schouten, Vincent, Woodman, and Wrigley. Nay: None. ADJOURN: As there was no further business to comp before the Council, Councilman Gordon moved the meeting be adjourned, second by Councilman Feldman and approved by the Council. The mooting adjourned at approximately 9:20 p.m. ACTION TAKEN IN EXECUTIVE SESSION: Councilman Feldman moved to accept the City Administrator's recommendation for a 2%meritoriouu increase for Tom Benton, Director of Planning and Code Enforcement, second by Councilman Wrigley and approved unanimously. i t Ii I I 1 it i{